Who was the medieval king responsible for introducing the silver coin called 'Tanka' in North India?

U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013

A. Iltutmish
B. Raziyya
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Muhammad Tughluq

Answer: Iltutmish

Option a is the correct answer. Iltutmish is credited for standardizing the coinage of the Delhi Sultanate. The currency system established by him was also followed by his successors. He introduced Tanka and Jital. Tanka was Silver coin whereas Jital was Copper Coins.

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