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The silver coin ‘tanka’ was introduced by __________.
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- Qutubuddin Aibak
- Iltutmish
- Balban
- Bahram Khan
Correct Option: B
Iltutmish introduced Silver Tanka and Copper Jital, the two coins of the Delhi Sultanate. Iltutmish was the first to introduce a “Pure Arabic Coin” in India.The Tanka held its place until it was succeeded by the Rupia of Sher Shah Suri and Akbar and the Rupee of the present day.