SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 14

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 25th July 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q14

Which one of the following pairs of ruler and length of their reign, is correctly matched?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Raziyya – Ruled for 4 years

Explanation:

Raziyya Sultana was the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Her reign lasted approximately from 1236 to 1240 CE, which is about 4 years. Therefore, this pairing is correct.

The other options are incorrect because their reign durations do not match historical facts.

Muhammad Tughluq ruled for about 26 years, not 15 years.
Alauddin Khalji ruled for about 20 years, not 10 years.
Ghiyasuddin Balban ruled for about 20 years, not 35 years.

Key Points:

Raziyya ruled from 1236–1240 CE.
She was the first female ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
Other given durations are incorrect.
Only Raziyya – 4 years is the correct match.

Additional Facts:

Raziyya was the daughter of Iltutmish.
She was deposed and killed in 1240 CE.
Her reign is an important part of early Delhi Sultanate history.

Important Questions:

Q1: Who was Raziyya Sultana?
Ans: The first female ruler of Delhi Sultanate

Q2: When did she rule?
Ans: 1236–1240 CE

Q3: How long did Alauddin Khalji rule?
Ans: About 20 years