Who was the first Indian ruler to issue gold coins with the title 'Raja' and 'Maharaja' in the medieval period? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian ruler to issue gold coins with the title 'Raja' and 'Maharaja' in the medieval period?
A. Krishnadeva Raya
B. Iltutmish
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Iltutmish was the first Delhi Sultan to issue gold coins, adopting the title 'Raja' and 'Maharaja' to assert his authority.

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