Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

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

Options:

Sultana Chand Bibi

Nur Jahan

Rani Durgavati

Razia Sultana

Correct Answer:

Razia Sultana

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Razia Sultana

Razia Sultana was the first and last woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She ruled from 1236 to 1240 CE. She was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish and succeeded him to the throne. Razia Sultana was a capable ruler and administrator. She introduced a number of reforms and expanded the Delhi Sultanate. However, she was assassinated in 1240 CE by a group of nobles who were opposed to her rule.

Sultana Chand Bibi, Nur Jahan, and Rani Durgavati were also powerful women who played important roles in Indian history. However, none of them ruled the Delhi Sultanate.