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With respect to the Slave dyansty, write a breif note on the reign of Razia Sultana.

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Instructions:
  1. The answer should have 4-6 points.
  2. Begin the answer by giving an introduction to Razia Sultana.
  3. Mention the challenges faced by her.
Solution:
  • Razia Sultana was the daughter of Iltutmish and belonged to Slave dynasty.
  • She was the first Muslim woman to rule Delhi.
  • She ruled for a breif period of 4 years inspite being very capable ruler. It was because the opposition from her nobles who were not in favour of a woman ruler.
  • Nobles cirticised her not following the purdah system and supporting a slave named Yaqut.
  • She finally died in a battle against her nobles.

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