3. Collect more information about Razia Sultana. The chronicler of the age, Minhaj-i-Siraj described Razia as more able and qualified than her brothers. Then, why do you think Razia had to face so many difficulties as a ruler? If she were born in the present time, do you think she would have faced similar problems? Give reasons for your answer. ( Maximum 100 words )
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Raziya was Sultan Iltumish's daughter. She became Sultan in 1236. She was very talented. According to the chronicler of the age, Minhaj-i-Siraj, she was more able and qualified than all her brothers. But she was not accepted when she became a ruler. Those were the days when women were not allowed to enjoy independent identity. They were supposed to be subordinate to men. This led to her removal from the throne in 1240.
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.