Which of the following measure/s was/were introduced by “Sher Shah Suri”? 1. Patta and Qabuliyat 2. Dam – silver coins 3. Rupayia – copper coins Choose the correct answer from below given codes: |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Sher Shah introduced two documents: Patta (amount each peasant had to pay) Qabuliyat (Deed of agreement).

Sher Shah also introduced new copper coins called Dam and it is interesting to note that they were in circulation till c.1835 CE.
He was also the first ruler to introduce silver Rupayia (1 Rupayia = 64 dams) and gold coin (Ashrafi/Mohur).

Source: Poonam Dahiya