Sher Shah Suri: The Man Who Named India's Rupee 500 Years Ago

• The Indian currency "rupee" originated from the Sanskrit word "rupya," meaning silver.
• Sher Shah Suri introduced the silver coin named "rupya" in 1538 to standardize currency.
• Mughal rulers and later Sikh kings and Nawabs of Awadh added unique designs to the coins.
• The British Raj brought revolutionary changes, introducing machine-made, uniform coins.
• The Indian rupee was historically used in East Africa, Gulf countries, and Papua New Guinea.

Why It Matters: Learn how India's currency, the rupee, shaped its history and global influence.