Who among the following was the only woman ruler to sit on the throne of Delhi?
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Chand Bibi
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Jahan Aara
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Nur Jahan
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Razia Sultan
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Correct answer
Explanation
Razia Sultan (1236-1240 CE) was the first and only woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate in her own right. She defied gender norms to ascend the throne and ruled for four years. The other women listed - Chand Bibi (Ahmadnagar), Jahanara (Mughal princess), and Nur Jahan (influence behind Jahangir) - never ruled from Delhi.