Question

Look at the picture given below and answer the following questions.

1. She was the only woman ruler of her time. Name her.
2. Which dynasty did she belong to?
3. Mention a special feature about this dynasty.

Answer 1

1. Razia Sultana (Razia al‑Din).
2. She belonged to the Slave (Mamluk) dynasty.
3. Special feature: the dynasty was founded by former slaves (Mamluks) who rose to become sultans, i.e., rulers who had been slaves attained the throne (for example, Qutb‑ud‑din Aibak).