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The first Delhi sultan used copper coins as the common currency and it was known as .

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Jital

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Tanka

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Saringa

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The correct option is A Jital
The first Delhi sultan used copper coins as the common currency and it was known as Jital. Tanka was the silver coin, also introduced by Illtutmish. 1 Jital contained 3.6 grams of Tanka.

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