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Who was the first ruler to issue pure Arabic coins in India?

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Muhammad Ghori

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Razia Sultan

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Iltutmish

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Qutub-ud-din Aibak

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The correct option is C Iltutmish
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. The Silver Tanks issued by him weighed 176 grains.

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