Multiple choice

The rupee coin was first minted in India in the year

  1. 1542

  2. 1601

  3. 1809

  4. 1677

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Explanation

Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire, introduced the silver coin known as the Rupiya during his reign. The year 1542 is historically associated with his currency reforms that standardized the weight and purity of coins. This silver Rupiya became the precursor to the modern Indian Rupee.