Birthdate: 1205 AD
Died: October 14, 1240
Razia Sultana made history as the first female Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She displayed strong leadership and governance, overcoming obstacles to claim the throne. Despite facing resistance from certain nobles, she asserted her authority by appointing non-Turkic officials to important roles. Her reign focused on consolidating power and managing political complexities. While her rule was cut short and ended tragically, Razia Sultana’s legacy endures as a trailblazing female monarch in the Indian subcontinent.
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