In the author's time the rupee was worth two shillings, or more, that is to say, the ninth or tenth part of a sovereign.

After 1873 the gold value of the rupee fell, so that at times it was worth little more than a shilling.

Since 1899 special legislation has succeeded in keeping the rupee practically steady at 1s.4d.In other words, fifteen rupees are the legal equivalent of a sovereign, and a hundred rupees are worth 6 pounds 13s.

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