The term rupiya is derived from the word rupya, which means _________.

copper coin

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silver coin

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Solution

The correct option is B silver coin
Between the years 1540 and 1545, Sher Shah Suri issued a silver coin known as rupiya. The Hindi word rupiya is derived from the Sanskrit word rupya, which means a coin of silver. The silver coin remained in use during the reign of the Mughals and the Marathas.

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