Its name comes from the Sanskrit rūpya , meaning "wrought silver" or "shapely form".
Rupees, power, and 1677: The birth of company money in India rupee power
The modern rupee was introduced by , an Afghan ruler of northern India, who replaced the chaotic monetary systems of the time with a standardized silver coin weighing roughly 178 grains (11.53 grams). Its name comes from the Sanskrit rūpya ,