Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The term "Rupee" derived from "Rupaya" can be attributed to .

• A. The British
• B. Akbar
• C. Sher Shah Suri

Answer 1

The correct option is C Sher Shah Suri

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The word 'rupee' has been derived from the Sanskrit word "Rupyaka", meaning a silver coin. It owes its origin to "Rupiya", issued by Sher Shah Suri in 1540-45.