Who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240 A.D. as the only woman monarch?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 2 (Razia Sultana)
Logic & Explanation:
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Razia Sultana was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish. She belonged to the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty and ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240 A.D. She is historically recognized as the first and only Muslim woman monarch to rule Delhi.
Key Facts:
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Ruler: Razia Sultana (Razia al-Din)
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Reign: 1236–1240 A.D.
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Dynasty: Slave / Mamluk Dynasty
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Significance: First and only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate