Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following was the first Muslim woman ruler of medieval India from 1236 to 1240 AD?

Options:

Razia Sultana

Sultana Chand Bibi

Rani Mangammal

Begum Samru

Correct Answer:

Razia Sultana

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Razia Sultana

Razia Sultana was the first Muslim woman ruler of medieval India from 1236 to 1240 AD.

She was the daughter of sultan Iltutmish of the Mamluk dynasty. After her father's death, she ascended to the throne despite opposition from some of the nobles.

Razia Sultana was a capable and just ruler. She was also a skilled warrior and led her army into battle on several occasions.

However, her reign was short-lived. In 1240, she was defeated by her brother Bahram Shah and killed.