WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who was the first and only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?

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

Answer options

  1. Chand Bibi
  2. Nur Jahan
  3. Mumtaz Mahal
  4. Razia Sultana

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Razia Sultana

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Razia Sultana šŸ“š Explanation: Razia Sultana was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish and ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240. She was the first and only female Muslim ruler of Delhi. Despite facing severe opposition from the Turkish nobles, she proved to be a capable and brave administrator.