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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Shams-ud-din Iltutmish”:
1.He completed the Qutb Minar.
2.He introduced the copper and silver tankas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Shams-ud-din Iltutmish reign was remarkable for the completion of Qutb Minar, a colossal victory tower of 243 feet at Delhi, and for the introduction of copper and silver tanka, the two basic coins of the Sultanate period.

Source: NCERT

Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Shams-ud-din Iltutmish”: 1.He completed the Qutb Minar. 2.He introduced the copper and silver tankas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Shams-ud-din Iltutmish”:
1.He completed the Qutb Minar.
2.He introduced the copper and silver tankas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?