Which of following silver coins was introduced by Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Tanka .
The silver coin introduced by Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish was the Tanka. Iltutmish, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the early 13th century, standardized the currency system and introduced the silver Tanka as a major coin. The Tanka became a widely accepted currency and helped strengthen the Sultanate's economy. Other coins like Dinar were typically gold coins, Jittal was a copper coin, and Adali was another type of coin but not introduced by Iltutmish.
Incorrect Options:
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Dinar – A gold coin, used earlier in Islamic countries and introduced in India before Iltutmish’s time.
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Adali – A coin introduced much later by Sher Shah Suri, not by Iltutmish.
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Jittal – A copper coin used during the Sultanate period, but not the notable silver coin introduced by Iltutmish.