The only Muslim woman to sit on the throne of Delhi was ?
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Noorjahan
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Razia Sultan
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Mumtaz
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Hamidabanu Begam
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Razia Sultan (1236-1240 CE) was the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She succeeded her father Iltutmish and ruled efficiently, adopting male attire and leading armies herself. Noorjahan was a Mughal empress who influenced power from behind the throne but never ruled Delhi directly.