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Razia Sultan

रजिया सुल्तान

5th monarch of the Delhi Sultanate

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Raziyyat-Ud-Dunya Wa Ud-Din, popularly known as Razia Sultan, was the Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 until her deposition in 1240. She was the first female Muslim ruler of the Indian Subcontinent, and the only female Muslim ruler of Delhi.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Budaun wd
Died
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Place of death
Kaithal wd
Citizenship
Delhi Sultanate wd
Occupation
ruler wd
Spouse
Malik Altunia wd

Positions held wd

  • Sultan of Hindustan (Sultan of Delhi) (10 November 1236 – 13 October 1240)

Questions

When was Razia Sultan born?
Razia Sultan was born on 1205 in Budaun.
What positions has Razia Sultan held?
Positions held by Razia Sultan include: Sultan of Hindustan (Sultan of Delhi) (1236–1240).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Razia Sultan · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q465076 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Equestrian miniature painting of Razia Sultana, circa 18th century.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Razia Sultan". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/razia-sultan. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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