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Raziya Sultan was the first and only female ruler of the Sultanate, who ascended the throne in:

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1236 AD

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1236 AD.

  • Raziya Sultan, the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, ascended the throne in 1236 CE. She was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish, a ruler of the Slave Dynasty.
  • Raziya was chosen by her father as his successor due to her intelligence, administrative skills, and capability, breaking the traditional preference for male heirs.
  • Her reign lasted from 1236 CE to 1240 CE, during which she faced significant challenges from nobles and rival factions who were unwilling to accept a female ruler.
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