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Why India’s Currency is Called ‘Rupee’ – The Story Behind the Name
Written By: Naba ZehraUpdated: Fri, Aug 22, 2025, 04:42 PM IST
India’s currency is called the ‘Rupee’, but have you ever wondered why? The word comes from Sanskrit, meaning ‘coined silver’, but it was Sher Shah Suri who officially gave the Rupee its name in the 16th century. His reforms standardised the silver coin weighing 11.53 grams, setting the foundation for
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