________ was the first and only Muslim woman to ever sit on the throne of Delhi.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Razia Sultan.
- Razia Sultan was the first Muslim female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She ruled Delhi from 1236 to 1240.
- During her reign, she ordered coins to be minted with her title as "Pillar of Women, Queen of the Times, Sultan Razia, Daughter of Shamsuddin Iltutmish."
- She is notable for being the only woman to have held the throne in the Delhi Sultanate.