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Who was the first woman to rule Delhi Sultanate?

A. Razia Sultana
B. Begum Hazrat Mahal
C. Nur Jahan
D. Sultana Ruknuddin

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Razia Sultana was the first and only woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate as Sultan. Option "Begum Hazrat Mahal" played a significant role during the Revolt of 1857 but did not rule the Sultanate. Option "Nur Jahan" was the influential wife of Jahangir, but not a ruler. Option "Sultana Ruknuddin" was a short-reigned ruler, but her reign was not prominent.

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