Multiple choice general knowledge history

The only Muslim woman to sit on the throne of Delhi was ?

  1. Noorjahan

  2. Razia Sultan

  3. Mumtaz Mahal

  4. Hamidabanu Begam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Razia Sultan (r. 1236-1240) was the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She succeeded her father Iltutmish and ruled in her own right, adopting the title "Sultan" rather than "Sultana" (queen consort). Noorjahan influenced Mughal politics but never ruled, Mumtaz Mahal was Shah Jahan's wife, and Hamida Banu was Akbar's wife.

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