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The Delhi Sultans — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social StudiesThe Delhi Sultans3 Marks
Question
Write a short note on Raziya Sultan.
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Answer

  1. Iltutmish nominated his daughter as his successor in 1236.
  2. She was the only woman Sultan to rule over India.
  3. Being a woman, she faced great opposition and rebellion from the nobles. She was brave, intelligent and a just ruler.
  4. However, she was defeated by Altunia, the governor of Sirhind.
  5. She later married Altunia to recover the throne.
  6. However, the nobles plotted against her and she was put to death in 1240 as they found it humiliating to work at her command.

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