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  1. The silver coin ‘tanka’ was introduced by __________.
    1. Qutubuddin Aibak
    2. Iltutmish
    3. Balban
    4. 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.



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