Why is Iltutmish called the 'Real Founder' of the Delhi Sultanate?

Because he secured a letter of investiture from the Caliph, established a stable capital at Delhi, and introduced a unified currency system.

Iltutmish: First Sultan to Make Delhi the Capital (2014 PYQ)

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Who was the first Sultan of Delhi who introduced regular coins and declared Delhi the capital of his empire?

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Sultan Iltutmish was the first to introduce regular coinage and declare Delhi as the capital of the Sultanate. He introduced the silver Tanka and copper Jital.