Razia Sultana
Only female sultan of Delhi
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Sultana ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240, becoming the first and only woman to ascend to the throne in Delhi. She was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish and took the throne after her half-brother's death. Razia faced significant opposition due to her gender and was ultimately removed from power in a coup. Her reign was marked by attempts to promote meritocracy and appointing capable administrators, irrespective of their background. The interregnum eventually led to struggles for power among various factions within the Sultanate. She died in a conflict with rival forces and became a figure of interest in subsequent historical narratives.
Ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240
First female ruler of Delhi
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