Razia Sultan was a woman ruler of which sultanate?

Delhi Sultanate

Razia Sultan belonged to the Delhi Sultanate, the medieval Islamic kingdom that ruled much of northern India from Delhi. She is remembered as its most famous woman ruler and as an important figure in the history of the early Sultanate. Her position was unusual because political power in that period was generally held by men. Razia was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish, who recognised her ability to govern.

Among the choices, the Delhi Sultanate is the only correct match. The Mughal Empire, Maratha Empire, and Sikh Empire belonged to different periods and political traditions. Razia ruled in the thirteenth century, before the Mughal Empire was established in India. Therefore, option D follows from both her historical identity and the period in which she ruled. Her title is often written as Raziyya or Razia Sultan, but the kingdom connected with her remains the Delhi Sultanate.

This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Famous Indian Rulers.