Who among the following introduced the silver tanka and the copper jital - the two basic coins of the Sultanate period?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Iltutmish.
The silver tanka and the copper jital, the two basic coins of the Sultanate period, were introduced by Iltutmish. Iltutmish was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate who reigned from 1211 to 1236. He is credited with consolidating the monetary system and introducing these coins, which became the standard currency during the Sultanate period.