Question
Download Solution PDFThe silver coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri was called:
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Rupiya.
Important Points
- Sher Shah Suri was the founder of the Suri dynasty.
- The silver coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri was called Rupiya.
- Sher Shah Suri issued the Rupiya coin and fixed standard weights and measures all over the empire.
- This coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri weighed 178 grains and was the precursor of the modern rupee.
- Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa and assumed the title of Farid al-Din Sher Shah as emperor in 1539.
- He again defeated the Humayun in the battle of Kannauj and annexed Kannauj in 1540.
- The grand trunk road that turns from Calcutta to Peshawar was built by Sher Shah Suri.
Additional Information
- The silver Tankah coin was introduced by Iltutmish.
- The mohur coin was introduced by Sher Shah Suri.
- Gold coins called Dinar was introduced by Muhammad bin Tughluq.
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