India Exam Junction
[PSSSB Law Officer, 2026]
4. The Rupee was first introduced in India by __________
Sher Shah Suri
Akbar
Alauddin Khilji
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Correct Answer :
Sher Shah Suri
Solution
The Rupiya (anglicized as Rupee) was first introduced by the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri during his reign in the 16th century. This silver coin formed the basis of modern Indian currency.