Razia Sultan
was the first Muslim woman ruler of India and has been praised for her rule by historians. If you are
a history buff, chances are that you will have the temptation of visiting Razia
Sultan's tomb. However, it is not so easy. There are different versions by the authorities
on where the 13th century Sultanate empress's grave is located.
According
to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Razia’s tomb is situated on Deli
Turqman Gate. Haryana government on the other hand, believes that her tomb is
at Siwan near Kaithal
and has spent Rs.58 lakh on its restoration.
According to Syed Sadique Ali the tomb built at a height is that of Razia.
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Recently,
Dr Syed Sadique Ali, a lecturer from Tonk’s government PG College, has claimed
that Razia was actually buried in Tonk in Rajasthan. The confusion, according
to him, has arisen due to the incorrect translations of famous 13th century historian
Minhaj-i-Siraj's book Tabaqat-i-Nasiri by Major H. G. Reverty and H. M.
Elliot and John Dowson.
Surely, the first and only Empress of Medieval India deserves better!
ReplyDeleteRudrama Devi also ruled the Kakatiya kingdom for nearly 30 years from c. 1259 to 1288.
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