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Sultana Raziya of Delhi 📜 The Woman who ruled the Mamluk Sultanate
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S4 • E32 Dec 27, 2021 17mRaziya, the first and only female ruler of the Mamluk Sultanate of Delhi (1236-1240), was chosen by her father over her brothers for her merit, a rare decision in a time when women seldom led. Born to Sultan Shams al-Din Iltumish, a former slave who rose to power in India, Raziya's reign was notable for her independence and breaking gender norms.
