In which year was Raziyya removed from the throne of the Delhi Sultanate?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1240.
Raziyya Sultan, the only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, was removed from the throne in 1240 CE. She ascended to power in 1236 CE after the death of her father, Iltutmish. Despite her capabilities, Raziyya faced strong opposition from the Turkish nobility (Chalisa or Forty), who were unwilling to accept a woman as ruler. Internal conflicts and rebellion led to her defeat and imprisonment. Eventually, she was killed in the same year, marking the end of her brief but notable reign.