What was the weight and composition of Iltutmish's Tanka?

It was a high-purity silver coin weighing approximately 175 grains (about 11.5 grams).

Economic Reforms of the Delhi Sultanate

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who was the medieval king responsible for introducing the silver coin called 'Tanka' in North India?

Sultan Iltutmish introduced the silver Tanka in North India. Along with the copper Jital, it formed the basis of the Delhi Sultanate's currency system.

Exam Year

2013

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ID: ART_MIS_2013_37 Ref: Medieval India: From Sultanat to the Mughals by Satish Chandra