Silver Tanka, the basis of the modern rupee, was introduced by?
چاندی کا ٹنکہ جو جدید روپیہ کی بنیاد بنا، کس نے متعارف کروایا تھا؟
- Alauddin Khalji
- Sher Shah Suri
- Iltutmish (Altutmish)
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation
- Shams-ud-din Iltutmish introduced the silver tanka and Copper Jital,
- The two coins of the Delhi Sultanate
- Period: 13th century (reigned 1211–1236)
- Standard Weight: Approximately 175 grains (11.3 grams)
- Iltutmish was the first to introduce a “Pure Arabic Coin” in India.
Additional information
- Shams ud-Din Iltutmish was the third Sultan of Delhi from 1211 to 1236
- He was the first Muslim sovereign to rule from Delhi,
Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026
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