Who among the following was the first Muslim woman ruler of medieval India from 1236 to 1240 AD? |
Razia Sultana Sultana Chand Bibi Rani Mangammal Begum Samru |
Razia Sultana |
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. |