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Who among the following Sultans organized lqta, army, currency and other most important organs of Delhi Sultanate?

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Answer options

  1. Shamsuddin lltutmish
  2. Giyasuddin Balban
  3. Muhammad bin Tughlug
  4. Alauddin Khilji

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Shamsuddin lltutmish

Explanation: Shamsuddin Iltutmish organised the Iqta system, army, and currency, laying the foundation of Delhi Sultanate administration. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ He ruled from 1211 to 1236 CE, succeeding Qutub-ud-din Aibak. ▪️ Iltutmish introduced the silver Tanka and copper Jital coins. ▪️ He was the real consolidator of the Delhi Sultanate. ▪️ He established the Delhi Sultanate’s administrative structure. ▪️ The Iqta system involved land grants in exchange for military service. ▪️ He made Delhi the capital instead of Lahore. ▪️ Iltutmish completed the construction of Qutub Minar. ▪️ He was the first Sultan to be recognised by the Caliph of Baghdad.