Correct option is B
The silver tanka was first introduced by Iltutmish, the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate and a member of the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty. Iltutmish reigned from 1211 to 1236 CE, and he is credited with several administrative and monetary reforms, including the introduction of the silver tanka.
Key Facts:
- Iltutmish is known for consolidating the power of the Delhi Sultanate and laying down a solid foundation for future rulers.
- The silver tanka was a significant innovation because it became the standard coinage of the Sultanate and laid the basis for the monetary system in medieval India. The tanka weighed about 175 grains (11 grams) and was primarily made of silver.
- Before the introduction of the tanka, there were mostly debased coinage and different types of currencies circulating in the Sultanate, making the economy unstable. Iltutmish's reforms helped stabilize the monetary system.
Iltutmish also introduced Jital, a copper coin, as part of his monetary reforms.
