Warriors, Queens, and Intellectuals: 36 Great Women before 1400 - Season 1 Episode 30 Razia Rules Muslim India
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Venture to the newly established Muslim sultanate of northern India in the 13th century, where Razia became the first and only female sultan. Though her rule was challenged by conservative Muslims who did not approve of a female ruler, Razia helped keep the peace in her kingdom by promoting compromise between the two competing religions of the area, Islam and Hinduism.