Which Indian ruler introduced the silver Tanka and copper Jital coins during the Delhi Sultanate?
The Indian ruler who introduced the silver Tanka and copper Jital coins during the Delhi Sultanate was Iltutmish, the third ruler of the Mamluk dynasty. He ruled from 1211 to 1236 CE and played an important role in establishing the Delhi Sultanate.
Iltutmish introduced a standardised currency system based on the silver Tanka and copper Jital. The silver Tanka became an important monetary unit, while the copper Jital was used for smaller everyday transactions. This helped establish greater consistency in trade, taxation and commercial activities across the Sultanate. The coins also carried inscriptions that reflected the authority and legitimacy of the ruling dynasty. His monetary reforms strengthened the administrative and economic foundations of the Delhi Sultanate. The Tanka and Jital continued to influence India's currency system during subsequent medieval periods.
