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Who is the only woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate?

A.
Razia Sultan
B.
Mehrunnisa
C.
Jahanara Begum
D.
Qutub Begum

Solution:

The correct answer is Razia Sultan. In 1236 Sultan Iltutmish‚¬„¢s daughter, Raziyya became Sultan the first and only woman Sultan of Delhi. She was more able and qualified than all her brothers, but he was not comfortable with having a queen as ruler. However, she was very popular among the people. Female attire was discarded by her and she never covered her face for holding the court. An expedition was led by her and she forced him to and acknowledge her suzerainty. Her accession faced a revolt by the Governor of Multan, Badaun, Hansi, and Lahore. She was captured as a prisoner by Altunia who later married her. To regain her control, Razia proceeded to Delhi in 1240 AD. ?But she was defeated and killed near Kaithal (Haryana) owing to an internal conspiracy. She was removed from the throne in 1240. Additional InformationMehrunnisa Begum was the daughter of Sher Afgan Khan. Jahanara Begum was the eldest child of Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife, Mumtaz MahalQutub Begum wife of Iltutmish. Download Solution PDFShare on Whatsapp

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