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.

Consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate

UPSC Archival Analysis

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

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.

Exam Year

2014

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