Raziya Sultana (often spelled Razia or Raziya) was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish. She became the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in 1236 CE and reigned until 1240 CE. She is historically recognized as the first and only female monarch of the Delhi Sultanate.
The first woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate was
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2022 · Topic: Delhi Sultanate: Slave Dynasty (Razia Sultan: Accession, challenges, and downfall)
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