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Who was the first female ruler in the Delhi Sultanate?

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

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Razia Sultana was the first female ruler in the Delhi Sultanate. Option "Begum Hazrat Mahal" was a prominent figure in the Revolt of 1857 but did not rule. Option "Nur Jahan" was a powerful empress but not a ruler in her own right. Option "Sultana Ruknuddin" was a short-lived ruler but not the first female ruler.

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