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

Because he successfully defended the empire from rivals like Qabacha, secured a investiture from the Caliph, and established a centralized administrative system.

Foundation 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?

Iltutmish was the first Sultan to make Delhi his capital and introduce a regular bimetallic currency consisting of the silver Tanka and copper Jital.

Exam Year

2014

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2014_54 Ref: Standard Educational Reference