About the Topic: Razia Sultana was the first and only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Practice MCQ Questions covering her administration, challenges and achievements.
Who was the first female ruler of India after the Gupta period?
Correct Answer:
(A) Razia Sultana
The first female ruler of India after the Gupta period was Razia Sultan, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240. She was the only female ruler of Delhi and is considered the first female Muslim ruler of the Indian subcontinent.
Ques: 2
What was the name of the slave who served as the tutor and mentor of Razia Sultan?
Correct Answer:
(A) Yaqut
Jamal-ud-din Yakut was an Abyssinian slave who rose to become a close confidant and influential figure at the court of Razia Sultan, the first and only female monarch of the Delhi Sultanate. He served as a tutor and mentor to Razia and was highly favored, leading to resentment among some nobles who were already wary of a female ruler. Yakut's influence and close relationship with Razia were a major source of controversy and contributed to the political turmoil that ultimately led to Razia's death.
Ques: 3
What was the name of the rebellion that was launched against Razia Sultana’s rule?
Correct Answer:
(A) Lewaniya rebellion
The Lewaniya rebellion was a general uprising against the Mamluk dynasty, of which Razia Sultana was the ruler.
Ques: 4
Which author wrote that Razia Sultana's rule went against the ideal social order created by God in which women were supposed to be subordinate to men?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Minhaj-i-Siraj
In 1236 Sultan Iltutmish’s daughter, Raziyya, became Sultan. The chronicler of the age, Minhaj-i Siraj, recognised that she was more able and qualified than all her brothers. But he was not comfortable at having a queen as the ruler. Nor were the nobles happy at her attempts to rule independently. She was removed from the throne in 1240. Minhaj-i Siraj thought that the queen's rule went against the ideal social order created by God, in which women were supposed to be subordinate to men.
Ques: 5
After defeating Razia Sultan, Bahram shah ruled over?
Correct Answer:
(B) Delhi
Following Razia Sultan's death in 1240, Bahram Shah ascended to the throne of Delhi. He ruled from 1240 to 1242.