Multiple choice general knowledge history Rupee was first minted in India, during the reign of: Asoka the great Sher Shab Suri Akbar Shahjahan Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Sher Shah Suri (1540-1545) introduced the silver 'rupiya' coin, standardizing currency in India. Ashoka ruled much earlier, Akbar and Shahjahan came later. The modern term 'rupee' derives from Sanskrit 'rupya' meaning wrought silver.