Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Raziya Sultana “:
1.She was daughter of Iltutmish.
2.She ruled for fifteen years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Raziya was daughter of Iltutmish, who ascended the throne after a lot of hurdles put up by the Turkish nobles.

  • According to Ibn Battuta, the Moroccan traveller, ‘Raziya rode on horseback as men ride, armed with a bow and quiver, and surrounded by courtiers. She did not veil her face.’
  • Yet Raziya ruled for only three and half years.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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