Question
What did Minhaj-i-Siraj think about Raziyya?

Answer

  1. Minhaj-i-Siraj, a chronicler around 1236 recognised that Raziyya, Iltutmish’s daughter was more able and qualified than her brothers.
  2. However, she could not become the ruler since it was not ordained by God, as women were supposed to be subordinate to men.
  3. Her attempts to rule independently failed and she was removed in 1240.

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