INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sashgani coin was introduced by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. The coin was equal to six Jital and was made up of silver metal. Thus the correct option is A. Note: During the period of Delhi Sultanate, there was a considerable expansion of the money economy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iltutmish introduced two coins that became the basis for the subsequent coinage of the Delhi Sultanate: the silver tanka and the copper jital.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sher Shah Suri introduced the rupee in medieval India. It was a silver coin, weighing 178 grams. It was initially termed as Rupiya.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tanka, the silver coin and Jital, the copper coins were used during the Delhi Sultanate rule. They were introduced by Iltutmish. The Silver Tanka issued by Iltutmish was weighing 175 grains. The new system served as the basis for coinage for much of the Sultanate period and even beyond.