Who was the first and last woman ruler of Delhi Sultanate?

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  1. Sultana Chand Bibi
  2. Nur Jahan
  3. Razia Sultana
  4. Rani Durgavati

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Option 3 : Razia Sultana
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The correct answer is Razia Sultana.

Key Points

  • Radhiyah bint Itutmish or popularly known as Razia Sultana was the ruler of Delhi from 1236 to 1240.
  • She was the first Muslim female ruler and succeeded her father Itutmish and became the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236.
  • She refused to be addressed as a Sultana but claimed herself the title "Sultan".
  • Born to - Sultan Iltutmish and Qutub Begum.
  • Dynasty - Slave dynasty.
  • Kingdom - Delhi Sultanate.

Additional Information

  • There were 5 dynasties in the Delhi Sultanate.
  • The Mamluk dynasty was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
    • It reigned from 1206-1290.
  • The Khilji dynasty was the second dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
    • It reigned from 1290-1320.
  • The Tughlaq dynasty was the third dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
    • It reigned from 1320-1414.
  • The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
    • It reigned from 1414-1451.
  • The Lodhi dynasty was the fifth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
    • It reigned from 1451-1526.

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