Anna
An Anna (Hindustani आना ānā) was a currency unit formerly used in India, equal to 1/16 rupee. It was subdivided into 4 Paise or 12 Pies (thus there were 64 paise in a rupee and 192 pies). The term belonged to the Muslim monetary system. The Anna is not commonly used since India decimalised its currency in 1957.Sometimes, 50 Paise is colloquial ...
Portuguese and British India
Portuguese India and British India were two distinct colonial territories in the Indian subcontinent, each with its own unique characteristics and historical significance. Here are some key facts about Portuguese and British India:Portuguese India:Colonial Period: Portuguese India refers to the territories and trading posts established by Port ...