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Question
Discuss the important developments that took place during the reign of Razia Sultan.
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Solution
Here are the important developments during the reign of Razia Sultan, written in a clear, exam-oriented manner:
- Razia Sultan became the first woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
- She tried to rule independently without the support of the Turkish nobles.
- She appointed non-Turks to high administrative posts, which angered the nobles.
- The provincial governors revolted against her authority.
- Razia attempted to suppress the revolts but was defeated and imprisoned.
- She married Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, to regain political support.
- Their attempt to recover the throne of Delhi failed.
- Razia Sultan and Altunia were killed in 1240 CE.
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