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Razia Sultan Biography and Timeline

Follow Razia Sultan through 2 dated historical records for India.

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Razia Sultan, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1236–1240Years on this page

1236

Accession

Sultan · Delhi Sultan · Delhi · House / House of Delhi Sultans

Razia succeeds Iltutmish and becomes the first woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate in her own right.

Role range: 1236-1240

1240

Defeat and Death

Sultan · Delhi Sultan · Kaithal · House / House of Delhi Sultans

Razia loses power during a rebellion, attempts to recover Delhi with Altunia, and is killed near Kaithal after their defeat.

Role range: 1236-1240

Records, sources and methodology

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