Raziya Sultana was removed from the throne in which year?
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Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 1: 1240
Explanation:
Raziya Sultana was the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Her tenure and fall are as follows:
Reign: She ruled Delhi from 1236 to 1240.
Removal from the throne: She was deposed in 1240 due to opposition from Turkish chieftains (Chalisa/Chahalgani) and the rebellion of Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda.
Death: She was assassinated near Kaithal (Haryana) in October 1240.
Additional Facts:
Ancestry: She belonged to the Mamluk Dynasty and was the daughter of Iltutmish.
Breaking customs: She abandoned the practice of purdah and began attending court wearing a 'quba' (coat) and 'kulah' (cap) like men.
Key Advisor: He appointed Jamaluddin Yaqut, a non-Turk (of Abyssinian origin), as 'Amir-e-Akhur' (Head of the Stables), which became a major cause of displeasure among the Turkic chieftains.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam:
Question: Which Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate declared his daughter Razia as his successor?
Answer: Iltutmish.
Question: What was the name of the governor of Bhatinda who rebelled against Razia Sultana?
Answer: Altunia.
Question: Who ascended the throne of Delhi after Razia?
Answer: Muizzuddin Bahram Shah (son of Iltutmish).