Sultan Raziyya (India,
1205-1240)
Sultan
Raziyya was the Sultan of Delhi from 1236 to 1240. She refused to be addressed
as Sultana because it meant "wife or mistress of a sultan" and only
answered to the title "Sultan." As she solidified her power, she
believed that appropriating a masculine image would help her maintain control. So she dressed like a man and wore a turban, trousers,
coat and sword. Contrary to custom, she appeared unveiled in public. Sultan
Raziyya was known for her belief that the spirit of religion is more important
than its parts. She established schools, academies, centers for research and
public libraries.
Photo: Students of
Sultan Razia Girls School in 2002.
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