Who among the Sultans is credited with having introduced a purely Arabic currency of gold and silver?

Who among the Sultans is credited with having introduced a purely Arabic currency of gold and silver?

Q. Who among the Sultans is credited with having introduced a purely Arabic currency of gold and silver?

(a) Iltutmish

(b) Balban

(c) Muhammed-bin-Tughluq

(d) Alauddin Khilji

Ans: (a) Iltutmish

Explanation: Iltutmish was the first ruler to issue Pure Arabic coins in India. He introduced two coins of Delhi Sultanate, viz., Silver Tanka and Copper Jital.

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