Q. What was Rupiya in medeival period called?

A
gold coins issued by Mughals
B
silver coins issued by Shershah
C
copper coins issued by Harsha
D
Gold coins issued by Shershah
Solution:

Sher Shah issued a coin of silver which was termed ‘Rupaya’.

This weighed 178 grains and was the precursor of the modern rupee. It remained largely unchanged till the early 20th Century.

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