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Razia Sultana - Worksheet. (Courtesy Ms Sumbul Faheem)
Daughter of Iltutmush, Razia Sultana was the first female Muslim ruler of South Asia. She was a talented, wise, just and generous woman. She was a great administrator and was well versed in governmental affairs. She was not only a good leader in the battlefield but herself was also an excellent fighter. As the most capable son of Iltutmush died during his own life, and the rest were incompetent to govern, Iltutmush nominated his daughter, Razia Sultana, as his successor on the throne of Delhi. Whenever Iltutmush had to leave his capital, he used to leave Razia Sultana in charge of the affairs in Delhi.
Razia Sultana established complete law and order in her country. To rule the country, she abandoned her femininity and adopted a masculine getup. She used to dress as a man when appearing in public, be it in court or on the battlefield.
The Turkish nobles resented having a woman as their ruler. They began conspiring against her. She was defeated by the Turkish nobles and was compelled to flee away. A peasant who had offered her food and shelter while fleeing from an encounter killed her in her sleep. She died in 1240.
Answer the following questions:
1- Who was Razia Sultana?
2- Why did Iltutmish choose her as his heir?
3- What are her best qualities as a ruler?
4- Why did the Turkish nobles rebel against Razia?
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