Statements are true about Iltumish

Which of the following statements are true about Iltumish?

  1. He was a slave of Qutubuddin – Aibek
  2. He introduction of copper and silver tanka, the two basic coins of the Sultanate period
  3. He built the main portions of Qutub Minar

(A) (i) only                                                          (B) (i) and (ii) only

(C) (i) and (iii) only                                             (D) (i) (ii) and (iii) only

EXPLANATION

1. “He was a slave of Qutb-ud-din Aibak”

✅ True
Iltutmish was originally a Turkish slave of Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
He later married Aibak’s daughter and succeeded him as the Sultan of Delhi, becoming the real consolidator of the Delhi Sultanate.

2. “He introduced copper and silver tanka, the two basic coins of the Sultanate period”

✅ True
Iltutmish introduced a monetary system with:

  • Silver tanka (~175 grains)

  • Copper jital
    These became the standard coinage throughout the Sultanate period.
    So this statement is also correct.

3. “He built the main portions of Qutub Minar”

✅ True (largely)

  • The construction of Qutub Minar was started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, but he completed only the first storey.

  • Iltutmish completed the next three storeys, making him responsible for most of the structure.
    So yes, he built the main portions.

✅ Correct Answer: (D) (i), (ii), and (iii) only

Statements are true about Iltumish