Raziyya Sultana

Raziyya Sultana, the first female ruler of South Asia, is remembered for her reign in Delhi from 1236 to 1240. As the daughter of Sultan Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, she broke gender norms of her time, leading with both public support and authority. Her legacy continues to inspire discussions on female leadership in the region, and her name is now carried by Yasin Malik's daughter, who has become a symbol of resistance against perceived injustices.