WBCS.LIVE practice question

Razia Sultan was the first and only female ruler of the Sultanate, who ascended the throne in:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1241 A. D.
  2. 1238 A. D.
  3. 1242 A. D.
  4. 1236 A. D.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1236 A. D.

Explanation: The correct answer is D. 1236 A. D. Razia Sultan, the daughter of Iltutmish, became the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in 1236 A.D. She was nominated by her father as his successor due to her administrative abilities, though her ascent faced opposition from the Turkish nobles (Chihalgani). Despite ruling for a short period (1236–1240 A.D.), she made a significant impact as a woman ruler in a male-dominated political environment.