Indian Mints Closed to Silver
The Government of India closes its mints to unrestricted silver coinage, beginning the transition from a silver-based rupee toward a gold-linked monetary system.
Role range: 1893-1899
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James Westland Biography and Timeline
Follow James Westland through 1 dated historical records for India.
James Westland, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1893
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