Question

    Which Sultanate ruler introduced the silver coin known as "Tanka" and the copper coin called "Jital

    A Balban Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Iltutmish Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Qutb-ud-din Aibak Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Muhammad Bin Tughlaq Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Shams ud-Din Iltutmish, the third ruler of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, introduced these coins as part of his monetary reforms. The tanka became the basis for silver currency and jital for copper currency during the Sultanate period.

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