SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

Which of the following Delhi sultans introduced two coins, namely silver tanka and copper jital?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Iltutmish.

The Delhi Sultan who introduced two coins, namely the silver tanka and the copper jital, was Sultan Iltutmish (1211-1236). Iltutmish, a prominent ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, standardized coinage in his empire. The silver tanka became the standard currency used for large transactions, while the copper jital was used for smaller everyday exchanges. This dual coinage system played a crucial role in stabilizing the economy and facilitating trade in the region. Iltutmish's reforms were instrumental in consolidating the Sultanate's authority and economic strength.