Question

Under whose rule, Tanka, the silver coin and Jital, the copper coins were used?

• A. Mughal period
• B. Delhi Sultanate period
• C. Gupta period
• D. Maurya period

Answer 1

The correct option is B Delhi Sultanate period

Tanka, the silver coin and Jital, the copper coins were used during the Delhi Sultanate rule. They were introduced by Iltutmish. The Silver Tanka issued by Iltutmish was weighing 175 grains. The new system served as the basis for coinage for much of the Sultanate period and even beyond.