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Who was the medieval king responsible for introducing the silver coin called ‘tanka’ in North India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Razia
  3. Alauddin Khalji
  4. Mohammad bin Tughlaq

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Iltutmish

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Iltutmish 📚 Explanation: Sultan Shams-ud-din Iltutmish was the medieval ruler responsible for introducing two foundational coins of the Delhi Sultanate's monetary system: the silver Tanka and the copper Jital. These coins became standard currency across northern India for centuries. His currency reforms brought uniform financial stability to the administration. Iltutmish is regarded by historians as the real consolidator of the Slave Dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate.