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Download Solution PDFThe silver coin introduced by Sher Shah and continued by the Mughals was :
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MSTET Varg 2 Social Science (Shift 2): Held on 26th Feb 2019
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : Rupaya
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Key Points
- Sher Shah Suri was the founder of the Suri empire in India.
- He took the control of the Mughal Empire in 1540.
- He introduced the silver coin which was continued by the Mughals.
- The silver coin was named as Rupaya.
- This Rupiya weighed 178 grains and was the precursor of the modern rupee.
- Gold coins named Mohur were also issued.
Thus, we can say that the silver coin introduced by Sher Shah and continued by the Mughals was Rupaya.
Additional Information
- Asharfi was a gold coin issued by Muslim dynasties in the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia.
- Dinar was issued in AH 77 by Caliph Abd al- Malik ibn Marwan.
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