Who was the first woman ruler of India?

Rani of Jhansi

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Razia Sultan

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Indira Gandhi

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Solution

The correct option is C Razia Sultan
The first woman to rule India was Razia Sultan. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish to the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236. She was talented, wise, brave, excellent administrator, and a great warrior that attracted her father which resulted that she became the next sultan of Slave dynasty.

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