Raziya Sultan was the first and only female ruler of the Sultanate, who ascended the throne in:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1236 AD.
- Raziya Sultan, the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, ascended the throne in 1236 CE. She was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish, a ruler of the Slave Dynasty.
- Raziya was chosen by her father as his successor due to her intelligence, administrative skills, and capability, breaking the traditional preference for male heirs.
- Her reign lasted from 1236 CE to 1240 CE, during which she faced significant challenges from nobles and rival factions who were unwilling to accept a female ruler.