Raziya Sultan (AD 1236 - 1240)

  • She was the first and last Muslim women ruler of Medieval India.
  • Raziya successfully crushed the rebellions that occurred in Multan Lahore and Jhansi. The wazir Nizam-ul-Mulk Junaidi, who had opposed her evolution to the throne was defeated by Raziya.
  • She also sent an expeditions against Ranthambhore to control tha Rajput. She discarded the female apparel and started holding court with her face unveiled
  • Her attempt to create a party of nobles loyal to her and the appointment of a non-Turk, Yakut to the high office led to opposition.
  • She herself lad as expendtion against the rebellious Governor of Lahore and forced him to acknowledge her surzerainty.
  • There was again a serious rebellion in Bhatinda. Altunia, Governor of Bhatinda refused to accept suzerainty of Razia. Razia accompanied by Yakut marched against Altunia.
  • However, Altunia murdered Yakut and imrisoned Razia. Subsequently, Razia married Altunia and both of them marched towards Delhi. In AD 1240, Razia, become victim of conspiracy and was assassinated near Kaithal (Haryana) by Jats.
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