Why did the 'Chahalgani' nobles oppose Raziyya?

They resented her attempts to exercise independent authority and were socially uncomfortable with a woman occupying the supreme seat of power.

Gender and Power in the Sultanate

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who of the following was the first woman ruler of medieval India?

Raziyya Sultan was the first female ruler of medieval India. She reigned over the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240 after being chosen by her father, Iltutmish.

Exam Year

2004

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2004_88 Ref: Minhaj-us-Siraj, Tabaqat-i-Nasiri