Question

Who was the first women ruler of India?
A. Rani of Jhansi
B. Razia Sultan
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Noorjahan

Answer 1

Hint: Rani of Jhansi was a freedom fighter in the first war of independence. Razia Sultan was the daughter of the ruler of Delhi sultanate, Iltutmish. Indira Gandhi, daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru also known as ‘Iron Lady of India’. Noorjahan Noorjahan, wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir.

Complete answer:
The above question deals with women belonging to different time periods and has significance in history.
-Let's start with Rani of Jhansi. She was the queen of Maratha princely state Jhansi. During the first war of independence in 1857, she along with other freedom fighters took part in the war and fought against the Britishers. She refused to hand over the rule of Jhansi to Britishers. Along with Tantia Tope, she fought a fierce battle and was martyred.
-Razia Sultana ascended to the throne of Delhi Sultanate after the death of his father, Iltutmish. She ruled between the period of 1236-40. Even though she ruled for a short period of time, she was the first and last women ruler to ever rule. She was famous for her kindness, bravery and courage.
-Indira Gandhi was an Indian politician and former Prime minister of India. She is the only woman Prime Minister. After the sudden death of Shastri, the congress party decided to make Indira Gandhi, the PM of India. As she was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first PM and was aware of the political functioning. She was the First lady of India.
-Noorjahan, the twentieth wife of the Mughal ruler, Jahangir. She was an educated and independent woman. Jahangir was dependent on the advice of Noorjahan. She also used to present in the emperor's court with Jahangir. She was also referred to as Padshah Begum.

Hence with the above explanations the correct answer is-B.

Note: Razia Sultana is also known as Razia-al Din. Apart from being the first women ruler, she was also the first Muslim women ruler of South Asia.