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Download Solution PDFWhat was the time period of rule by Razia Sultana in Delhi Sultanate?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1236-1240
Key Points
- Born in 1205, Razia Sultana was Iltutmish’s daughter.
- Also known as Razia al-Din, she was the first and last Muslim woman to rule over Delhi.
- Before ascending to the throne of Delhi after her father’s death, the reign was briefly handed over to her half-brother Rukn ud-din Firuz but after Firuz’s assassination within 6 months of his ascendency, the nobles agreed to place Razia on the throne.
- She was married to Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia, the governor of Bathinda.
- She was reportedly killed by her brother’s forces.
- Her brother Muizuddin Bahram Shah succeeded her.
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