HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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Her sex
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Her intention to be the ruler not only in name but also in fact
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Her unpopularity with the people of Delhi
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Her incompetence
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Detailed explanation-1: -Razia Sultana was not accepted as a ruler of Delhi because she was a woman. At that time, the orthodox nobility were not willing to accept a woman as a ruler. The values associated with the rule of Razia Sultana were courage, justice and gender equality.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ans. Raziya’s reign was brief and stormy. She was unable to rule effectively because she was a woman and the nobles did not wish to take orders from a woman.
Detailed explanation-3: -Razia had to face many challenges from powerful nobles who were not willing to accept a woman as a ruler. The Turkish nobles wanted a puppet ruler who could govern according to their wishes. Razia however was not willing to rule according to their desires.