Q. Who was the first ruler to issue Pure Arabic coin in India?
Answer: Iltutmish
Notes: Iltutmish introduced Silver Tanka and Copper Jital, the two coins of the Delhi Sultanate. The coins prior to Iltutmish were introduced by the invaders, which bear the Sanskrit characters and even Hindu Gods, Bull and Shivalinga. The name "Tanka" was derived from the Arabic word "Tankhah," which means wage or salary.

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