Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who was the first Delhi Sultan to introduce gold and silver coinage?

  1. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

  2. Ibrahim Lodhi

  3. Balban

  4. Iltumish

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Explanation

Iltumish (Shams ud-Din Iltutmish), the third Sultan of Delhi (1211-1236), introduced the gold and silver coinage system. He introduced the silver tanka and copper jital coins, establishing a standardized currency that became the foundation of Delhi Sultanate's economy.