Razia Sultan's Tomb

Razia Sultana was the first Muslim woman dedicated ruler who successfully ruled the country with proper efficiency and competence. Iltutmish was the efficient leader who was ruling the country and after his reign he nominated his daughter to be the next ruler as his the most efficient son died in his life time. Razia sultana created a history and she uplifted the position of India woman. Her bravery and efficiency was not less than a male ruler. She defeated her brother and became the ruler.
Razia sultan was born in the year 1205 AD and from her childhood she showed her interests in learning the art of sword and she learnt to lead armies. She was very much interested in male sports rather than the then female sect who preferred to remain behind pardahs. Razia sultana was encouraged by her father to engage in the army and taking leadership that developed a wonderful capacity of leadership qualities, responsibilities and bravery as her characteristics. She ignored the traditionalism regarding dressing of Indian women and welcomed the male attire and she bravely ruled the country that was the secret behind all her success. She was a literate person as she overruled all the discrimination between Hindus and Muslims and showed her greatness, generosity and kindness by her great works and dedicated life.
Her most trusted adviser was Jamal Uddin Yaqut. Turkish nobles were threatened by the power of Razia and Jamal and that made the growth of the conspiracy against her in Lahore. Sultana was defeated in the battle by Governor of Bhatinda named Malik Altunia, she was captured and forced to marry him. In the year 1240 she recaptured the throne. But she was convinced by the Turks to escape and so she run away and then was killed by a peasant who gave her shelter and food.
The tragic end of the great first female ruler of South-East Asia made history very significant and important. The wonderful work of Razia sultana and her catastrophic end have changed the course of the history.

Razia Sultan's Tomb is an important tomb which bears a rich historical importance and significance. The tomb is located on the Bulbuli road. Razia sultana was an eminent woman ruler of slave dynasty. The tomb was built by one stone and the construction shows the splendid architecture of the then era that India experienced.

Razia Sultan's Tomb- Fast Facts are as follows:

Address: the tomb is located eastern part Kala Mashjid and Turkman Gate.

Timings: the tomb remains open all days.

Admission Fee: not applicable

How to reach: local busses, auto rickshaws and metros are the best way to reach the place.

The nearest metro station: Chawri Bazaar.

Nearest railway station: Old Delhi railway station

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi international Airport