Razia Sultan’s tomb: Delhi’s very own princess lies forgotten | The Hindu

Almost eight hundred years to this day, #Delhi Sultanate ruler #RaziaSultan carved out a piece of history. In fact, two. The first was obviously being elevated to the throne in the early 13th century and becoming thereby the first woman to rule over Delhi. The second feat was notched up with her ascension itself. Razia Sultan rode elephants and horses. She travelled without a veil, fought alongside men, and defeated the best with her sword. Razia Sultan ruled from 1236 to 1240 AD and in that brief period proved no wall was too high for a woman to climb. Script and Voiceover: Ziya Us Salam Production: Richard Kujur Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu