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Who was the first Sultan to issue Arabic coins of pure copper?

  1. Qutubuddin Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Razia Sultan

  4. Balban
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Explanation

Qutubuddin Aibak issued copper coins bearing Arabic inscriptions, though he may not have issued gold coins. As the first ruler of the Mamluk dynasty, he established the monetary system in the Delhi Sultanate. His successor Iltutmish expanded this by introducing the silver tanka and gold jital.

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