Question

Raziya Sultan's ascent to the throne of the Delhi Sultanate was a revolutionary event of the Medieval Indian history. Do you think there are enough women in governance and politics in India today? What difference would it make in the lives of citizens if they were governed by a female head of State? Give reasons.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Razia Sultan was the first Muslim female ruler. She ruled in Delhi from 1236 to 1240 as the Sultan herself – it was a title never before bestowed on a woman, a position of power never before attained by a woman. She was the fifth Mamluk Sultan, one of the few female sovereigns ever in the entire history of Islamic civilizations across the world.

Answer 2

Raziyya Sultan was unique in the history of the Delhi Sultanate. Do you think women leaders are accepted more readily today? Answer: Yes,Today women leaders are accepted more readily because they possess unique qualities.