Coins-Tanka, Shashgani and Jital of Sultanate period was made of which of the following metals-
39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994
A. Silver, Copper
B. Gold, Silver, Copper
C. Silver, Zink, Copper
D. Gold, Zink, Copper
Answer: Silver, Copper
Option a is the correct answer.
Tanka and Shashgani were the silver coins whereas Jital was a copper coin. Tanka and Jital coins were introduced by the Iltutmish whereas the Sashgani coin was introduced by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. The coin was equal to six Jital.