Which of the following was a famous female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following was a famous female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
A. Chand Bibi
B. Raziya Sultan
C. Nur Jahan
D. Jahanara
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Raziya Sultan was the only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, reigning from 1236 to 1240.

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The landmark Battle of Chanderi (1528 CE) was fought between Babur and which prominent Rajput chieftain?
A. Rao Maldeo
B. Raja Silhadi
C. Rana Sanga
D. Medini Rai

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
After his victory at Khanwa, Babur marched against the strategic fortress of Chanderi, defeating its ruler Medini Rai to break Rajput influence in the Malwa borderlands.

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Razia Sultana, the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, was eventually defeated and killed after a rebellion led by which governor of Bhatinda?
A. Malik Ikhtiyar-ud-din Altunia
B. Balban
C. Malik Kafur
D. Kabir Khan Ayaz

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, rebelled against Razia. She later married him to regain her throne, but both were defeated by the forces of her brother Muizuddin Bahram and killed in 1240 CE.

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The famous 'Buland Darwaza' at Fatehpur Sikri was built to commemorate Akbar's victory over:
A. Mewar
B. Gujarat
C. Deccan
D. Bengal

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Akbar built the Buland Darwaza in 1601 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.

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