Some historians say that, it was because of Malik Altunia's undying support and protective shield towards her, that she managed to rule successfully for four years. Razia was the daughter of the third Delhi Sultan, Iltutmish, and his favourite wife Terken Khatun. The rebellious nobles and defeated army returned to … As Razia’s brother Nasiruddin Mahmud, who was Sultan Iltutmish’s eldest son and successor to the throne, had died fighting the Mongols, the Sultan designated his daughter as his heir. He approved a special grant for the restoration of the tomb. She was married to Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia, the governor of Bathinda. A small mosque in which prayers are held is well maintained. Place of Death: Delhi, Delhi Sultanate. While Raziyya expected to win back her freedom and the throne, Malik Altunia saw in it an opportunity to enhance his status. The Mamluk Dynasty (Persian: سلطنت مملوک ‎, romanized: Salṭanat Mamlūk) was directed into Northern India by Qutb ud-Din Aibak, a Turkic Mamluk general from Central Asia.The Mamluk Dynasty ruled from 1206 to 1290; it was the first of five unrelated dynasties to rule as the Delhi Sultanate till 1526. After Aitigin’s death, Altunia lost all hope of gaining any benefit from the overthrow of Razia and decided to ally with her. Iltutmish became the first sultan to appoint a woman as his successor when he designated his daughter Razia as his heir apparent. Meanwhile Altunia, disappointed at being deprived of any reward for his rebellion, offered his hand in marriage to Razia and she accepted it. She was allowed to go to Hajirattan mosque to offer prayers on Fridays in a special palki. As a result, she was released and the lovers got married. But their combined army was defeated and Razia was killed. The rebellious nobles and defeated army returned to Delhi and raised her brother Bahram Shah to the throne of Delhi in April, 1240 AD. To escape death, Razia agreed to marry Altunia then she was released Razia's brother, Muizuddin Bahram Shah, had usurped the throne. Accession & … a) Feroze Khilji is popularly known as i. Jalaluddin Khilji ii. Death: October 14, 1240. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. She did not veil her face.” She also shrugged off her feminine clothes and donned the robes, tunic, and turban of a man. daughter iii. They both fell into the hands of Jats and were robbed and killed on the 25th of Rabi' al-awwal A.H. 638, this date corresponds to October 13, 1240. but unfortunately both were killed by jats and robbers. The Turkish nobles in her army mutinied, Malik Yaqut was killed, and Sultan Razia herself captured. https://www.thefamouspeople.com › profiles › razia-sultana-6757.php One version states that Razia Sultan's childhood friend, Malik Altunia who was also the Governor of Bhatinda, joined hands with the Turkish Provincial Governors who has opposed to Razia ascending the Delhi Throne and rebelled against Razia Sultan. He got nothing from the new Sultan and hoped for none after the murder of Aitigin. By the time they reached the enemy, they were exhausted and easily defeated. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler. This is where South Asia’s first female monarch lies. The clouds of war gathered over Delhi. Her father’s name was Shams-ud-din Iltutmish while her mother was the daughter of Qutb-ud-din. It is marked as Sultan Razia’s grave. The rebellion was joined by Malik Altunia, the Governor of Bhatinda and there was a battle. He married Raziyya which seemed to be of advantage to both. Altunia Was One Amongst the 40 Amirs. The Turkish nobles in her army mutinied, Malik Yaqut was killed, and Sultan Razia herself captured. Yet we see that patriarchy thrived; Minhaj-us-Siraj writes in 1400 AD: “She was endowed with all the qualities befitting a king, but she was not born of the right sex.”. d) Malik Khizr Khan was a ruler of the i. Slave Dynasty ii. Razia also saw this as an opportunity to win back the throne and married Altunia in September 1240. To escape death, Razia agreed to marry Altunia. Soon a battle ensued between the two rival groups following which Yakut was killed and Razia was taken prisoner. 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Both were supported by some other disgruntled Turkic nobles, including Malik Qaraqash and Malik Salari. Ibn Battuta (1304-1368) writes that there were suspicions of intimacy between Razia and Malik Yaqut, but perhaps her trust in someone who was her mentor and perhaps father figure had been misconstrued. Razia had three brothers and was Iltutmish’s only daughter. Altuniah, married Sultan Raziyyat, who was in duress [under his charge in the fort of Tabarhindah] , and, by reason of that union, began to evince contumacy .When Malik Ikhtiyar-ud-Din, Atigin [Altuniah's con- federate], was assassinated, and Malik Badr-ud-Din-i- Sunkar, became Amir-i-Hajib, Malik Ikhtiyar- ud-Din, Altuniah, brought forth Sultan Razia from the fortress of Tabarhindah, assembled forces, and marched … We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day. (Bhatinda) Malik Ikhtiyar-ud-Din, Altuniah of Tabarhindah, was a great Malik, of vast boldness and gallantry, manliness and energy, lion-heartedness and magnanimityand the whole of the Maliks of that time were unanimous as to his manliness and valour. They both fell into the hands of Jats and w… Another formerly-trusted courtier, Malik Altunia, had raised a rebellion against her and she had another battle to fight. Ghyasuddin Tughlaq iii. When he became the governor of Bhatinda, Razia started relying on an Abyssinian Slave named Jamaluddin Yaqut who was loyal to the Sultana. It is said that Altunia had imprisoned her but she was given all royal facilities. In accordance with the plan, Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia the governor of Bhatinda and her childhood friend, first raised a revolt. Muhammad Ghori left Malik Ziyauddin Taluki as commander of the fort. In 1189, Muhammad Ghori attacked and occupied the fort of Bathinda. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. Later she adopted the title of Nusrat Amir-ul-Mu’minin (helper of commander of faithful, that is, Caliph). Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, was against such relationship of Razia Sultan. Ultimately Malik was left with no option but to concede. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. Razia had another childhood friend, Tabarhind governor Malik Altunia, who forgot his friendship and was encouraged by the chiefs to rebel against her and then imprison her at Taberhind. Razia refused to call herself Razia Sultan as the word Sultan as a suffix was used for consorts and princesses. Both Razia and Mirja were defeated on October 1240. They both fell into the hands of Jats and were robbed and killed on the date corresponds to October 13, 1240. The result of the rumours and jealousy ended in a battle between Yaqut and Malik Altunia which ended with the end of death of Yaqut. No one knows who lies in the second grave. *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print. The group of forty chiefs encouraged Razia’s confidant and Tabarhind Governor Malik Altunia to rebel against her and she was imprisoned at Tabarhind by Altunia following a conspiracy. But the Muslim nobility had no intention of acceding to Iltutmish's appointment of a woma… Malik Ikhtiyauddin Mirza Altunia, a prominent noble man under Raziya’s father reign, had supported Raziya’s accession. After Qutb-ud-din died, his son Aram Baksh took over the throne in the year 1… Razia then dressed in the red clothes of a plaintiff and revealed herself to the congregation that had gathered for Friday prayers in the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and appealed for justice. The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. Marriage and death. One of the Turk nobles, Malik Altunia, revolted against her. Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. The rebel chiefs were supported by Malik Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda. Spouse: Malik Altunia (m. 1240–1240) Parents: Iltutmish, Qutub Begum. A battle between Razia and Altunia ensued, with the … According to Ibn Battuta: “She rode on horseback as men ride, armed with a bow and quiver, and surrounded with courtiers. Her brother Muizuddin Bahram Shah succeeded her. Razia was the first and last women ruler of Delhi Sultnate. Altunia , brought forth Sultan Razia from the fortress of Bhatinda , assembled forces, and marched towards the capital.However, their plan had little chance to get success still they tried. During the reign of Razia Sultan, he stood by her like a pillar through thick and thin times. One version states that Razia Sultan's childhood friend, Malik Altunia who was also the Governor of Bhatinda, joined hands with the Turkish Provincial Governors who has opposed to Razia ascending the … Death: Altunia was a childhood friend of Razia Sultan. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. This is where her childhood family acquaintance and friend, and ultimately her husband, Malik Ikhtiaruddin Altunia, comes into the picture. Different versions surround the actual death of Razia Sultan. So with Yaqut, she led her loyal army out to battle. However, since land records are normally correct, I go by an entry in Tabaqat-e-Nasiri by Minhaj-us-Siraj, who, when enumerating the names of 18 villages included in the city of Firozabad, writes: “Eighteen places were included in this town... [and] Bulbuli Khana, the land of the tomb of Sultan Razia.”, Ibn Battuta confirms it: “A small shrine was erected over her grave, which is visited by pilgrims, and is considered a place of sanctity. The upper part of Rani Mahal, a key area of this fort, has gone to pieces. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. There is a claimed burial site where Razia Sultana was buried in Kaithal and Altunia was also buried next to her.There was also a masjid nearby. Printable version | Jan 29, 2021 7:14:13 AM | https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/the-rise-and-fall-of-delhis-only-female-monarch/article19525480.ece, The media must ask questions on whether due diligence was followed in approving the COVID-19 vaccines. Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia This Day in History (13-Oct-1240) – Razia Sultan, first lady ruler of Delhi throne, passed away in a battle Razia Sultan, a brave sultan belonged to slave dynasty was the first mulim women to rule India and only women to occupy the throne of Delhi. Sultan Razia appointed Malik Yaqut as Amir-e-Akhur or commander of the horses. But it was Ramadan, and the men of the army fasted from food and water all day. Razia was taken prisoner and imprisoned in Bathinda’s Qila Mubarak. A.H. 638 (October 1240). Its approach is difficult to find as it is hidden by shops and houses. A battle between Razia and Altunia ensued, with the result that Yaqut was killed and Razia taken prisoner. To escape death, Razia agreed to marry Altunia. He planned to help her brother, Muiz-ud-din Bahram, take possession of the Delhi throne. Malik Altunia was dissatisfied with the distribution of high offices of the state. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. They fled Delhi and reached Kaithal the next day, where their remaining forces abandoned them. Razia and Altunia’s army attacked Bahram Shah in September-October 1240. A battle between Razia and Altunia ensued, with the result that Yaqut was killed and Razia taken prisoner. And historians are not unanimous about the grave of Razia and her lover, some historians say they grave in Rajasthan, some say their grave in Haryana and some say they grave in Delhi. Being a woman, Raziya was able to subdue her capturer Altunia by marrying him. Jalaluddin Rumi . That the Sultan had a mind of her own was not taken kindly by them. The position of Amir-ul-Umra was earlier held only by a Turk of highest order. Later, Malik Altunia, the governor of Tabarhind (Bhatinda), rose against Razia and she went to battle against him. He got nothing from the new Sultan and hoped for none after the murder of Aitigin. In the narrow lanes of Old Delhi near Turkman Gate is the grave of Delhi’s only female monarch. Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list. Razia faced the threat head on, fighting valiantly. Malik Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, joined a rebellion by other provincial governors who refused to accept Razia's authority. Raziya Sultan killed by Jats. This was taken as an affront by the Turkish nobles as until then they had held all the important posts. By the way after their marriage they stayed together for months and not ultimately waged war against Bahram as written on many fake sites. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. Mirza Altunia born was Something around 1204 at Bhatinda, Punjab. Due to his services to her and the Sultanate, she made him the Governor of Bhatinda which was under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate. Eventually, a childhood friend named Malik Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, joined a rebellion by other provincial governors who refused to accept Razia’s authority. For several months, her face was veiled/ — her sword’s ray flashed, lightning-like, from behind the screen./ Since the sword remained in the sheath,/ Many rebellions were left unchecked./ With a royal blow, she tore away the veil;/ She showed her face’s sun from behind the screen./ The [lioness] showed so much force/ that brave men bent low before her. Razia (also called Radiyya or Raziyya) succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish to the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236. However, after Iltutmish’s death, the powerful clique of Turkish nobles ignored his will and ensured that Ruknuddin Firoz, another son of the Sultan, occupied the throne. Ghiyas ud din Balban (Reign: 1266 – 1287) Ghiyasuddin Balban, who was also known as Ulugh Khan was the next notable ruler after Razia. Mount Elphiston describes Malik Altunia in his book as "the safest hands Sultan Razia could ever be placed in.". Its belived that one of the graves near the tomb of Razia Sultan is that of her lover. After Razia’s capture, her brother, Muizuddin Bahram Shah, usurped the throne. Altunia and Razia were childhood friends, some claim them to be childhood sweethearts. A battle ensued between the lovers, Yaqut was killed and Razia was captured and taken as prisoner. Sultan Raziyyat-Ud-Dunya Wa Ud-Din (r. 1236–1240), popularly known as Razia Sultana, was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent.She is notable for being the first female Muslim ruler of the Subcontinent, and the only female Muslim ruler of Delhi. Razia was born in the year 1905 in a place called Budaun, India. (According to one source, Iltumish's eldest son had initially been groomed as his successor, but had died prematurely.) Different versions surround the actual death of Razia Sultan. Ruknuddin was imprisoned and executed. Both Razia and Mirja were defeated on October 1240. Altunia, brought forth Sultan Razia from the fortress of Bhatinda, assembled forces, and marched towards the capital.However, their plan had little chance to get success still they tried. After that Director General Archaeology India visited the tomb but due to second world war, the grant could not be spent on the restoration. Malik Altunia . Ninth Sultan in the Mamluk dynasty. He helped her break the 40 Amirs and strengthen her rule, he also helped her in over throwing the rule of Shah Turkan and her son, Ruknuddin Firoz who were very cruel. A battle between Razia and Altunia took place and Razia was taken as prisoner. Yakut was killed and Raziya was taken prisoner. To escape death, Razia agreed to marry Altunia. The imam lives in a porta-cabin next to the graves. The story goes that Altunia and Raziya were childhood friends. Together, Malik-i-Kabir Ikthiyaruddin Aitigin and Ghiyasussin Balban, set a conspiracy into motion against Raziya Sultan and a key chess piece in their plan was Malik Ikhtiyauddin Mirza Altunia. The tomb of Razia Sultan, India's first female Muslim ruler lies in ruins in Kaithal, Haryana. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Finally, she was released … As they grew up together, he fell in love with Raziya and the rebellion was simply a way of getting back Razia Sultan. Malik Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, joined a rebellion by other provincial governors who refused to accept Razia's authority. c) The Tughlaq Dynasty was founded by i. Malik Kafur ii. Today there are conflicting stories about her tomb, with some saying it is in Kaithal. The changing nature and extreme care melted the anger of Razia Sultan and she won him over once again with her love clearing the misunderstandings once and for all. Yaqut in a short span had acquired great position and rank. They fled Delhi and reached Kaithal the next day, where their remaining forces abandoned them. Group of forty chiefs encouraged Razia confident and Tabarhind Governor Malik Altunia to rebel against her and she was imprisoned at Tabarhind by Altunia in a sudden conspiracy, in which Yakut was killed. Razia stamped her authority by having coins struck in her name. They fled Delhi and reached Kaithal the next day, where their remaining forces abandoned them. Both were supported by some other disgruntled Turkic nobles, including Malik Qaraqash and Malik Salari. A decade after death of Iltutmish was tumultuous for the Sultanate. Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, was against such relationship of Razia. While Raziyya expected to win back her freedom and the throne, Malik Altunia saw in it an opportunity to enhance his status. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. But which grave of her beloved is not known. A battle between Razia and Altunia took place and Razia was taken as prisoner. Malik Ikhtiyar-ud-din Altunia was a ruler of Bengal[citation needed] and Bhatinda (Punjab) and was the lover and husband of Razia Sultan and a military general of the Delhi Sultanate under the Mamluk Dynasty. After entering from Turkman Gate and traversing the narrow lanes of Pahari Bhojla till Bulbuli Khana, you’ll see a stone plaque put up by the Archaeological Survey of India. Later, Malik Altunia, the governor of Tabarhind (Bhatinda), rose against Razia and she went to battle against him. The 1,500-year-old Bathinda or Gobindgarh Fort is crumbling to a slow death as authorities have failed to preserve it. Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly. Crossword blog #232 | Look for an anagram for a change! Tabar-e-Hind or Gateway to India was the name of present day Bathinda, the fort there is called now Qila Mubark, where Razia was kept imprisoned. She was a monarch, and so Sultan had to be added as a prefix to her name. Later it was found that the rumors of Yaqut and Razia's relations were nothing but to show Sultana down. The rumors of Yaqut were only spread by Turkish nobles to put the Sultana's image down. He was given the charge of sharab-dar [office the care of the liquors] and after sometime when Sultan Itutmish saw the bravey and manliness in him he gave him the office of Sar Chatar-dar [Head of the state canopy- bearers]. But soon after his return, Rai Pithaura, popularly known as Prithvi Raj Chauhan, laid a siege to the fort, which continued for more than one year. The leader of the revolt was Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia, governor of Bathinda, one of Razia’s closest childhood friends. Tabar-e-Hind or Gatway to India was the name of present day Bathinda, the fort there is called now Qila Mubark, where Razia was kept imprisoned. According to historian Minhaj-us-Siraj, the Sultan considered Razia equal to 20 of his sons in ability. In desperation, and to escape death, she agreed to marry him. It is also said that the two later fell in love and married. He was a debauch, and soon the people of Delhi were in despair. It is now accepted that Malik Altunia was her first and last love. By the way after their marriage they stayed together for months and not ultimately waged war against Bahram as written on many fake sites. You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu. Aibak's tenure as a Ghurid dynasty administrator lasted from 1192 to 1206, … When she was born her name was Raziya al-Din. Sultan Razia ruled wisely for four years (1236-1240). Inside there are two stone graves, popularly known as Rajji Shajji (Razia and Shazia). She was reportedly killed by her brother’s forces. This fact made sense because, after he left for Bhatinda the Turkish nobles started to conspire against her and spread rumors about her and Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut, an Abyssinian Siddi (Habshi) slave, and she began to meet her downfall. Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia This Day in History (13-Oct-1240) – Razia Sultan, first lady ruler of Delhi throne, passed away in a battle Razia Sultan, a brave sultan belonged to slave dynasty was the first mulim women to rule India and only women to occupy the throne of Delhi. Why haven’t other sports reached the heights of cricket? While in prison, she was kept in royalty and Altunia visited her regularly. From childhood, Iltutmish and his trusted slave Malik Yaqut, the Abyssinian, had trained Razia in the art of warfare, horsemanship, diplomacy, and administration. The story goes that Altunia and Raziya were childhood friends. Razia also saw this as an opportunity to win back the throne and married Altunia in September 1240. A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes. Qutb-ud-din gave his daughter to Iltutmish because he was a hardworking man and valour. — Amir Khusrau. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. He married Raziyya which seemed to be of advantage to both. Eventually, a childhood friend named Malik Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, joined a rebellion by other provincial governors who refused to accept Razia’s authority. It is situated on the banks of the Jumna, about a parasang from Delhi.”. A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences. b) Mohammad was Balban’s i. son ii. While you might be enjoying watching Rohit Purohit as Altunia in AndTV's maiden historical saga Razia Sultan, here we give you the details about the historical character Malik Altunia, who changed the fate of the only Lady ruler of the Mamluk Dynasty - The Razia Sultan. The growing rumour between the illicit relationship between Yaqut and Razia made him jealous and so he led a rebellion against her . She courageously commanded an army against him, but was defeated and taken prisoner by Altunia. Here are some of the details of Altunia. After Aitigin’s death, Altunia lost all hope of gaining any benefit from the overthrow of Razia and decided to ally with her. Raiza Sultan was the Sultan of Delhi from 1236 to 1240. Malik Jalaluddin iii. Yakut was killed. Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Malik_Altunia&oldid=1001483821, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 22:00. nephew . From a simple Amir-i-Akhur (Lord of the stables), he became Amir-ul-Umra (Chief of the Nobles). (This is the most accepted version of history). MALIK IKHTIYAR-UD-DIN, ALTUNIAH, OF TABAR- HINDAH. Stories of romance between Razia and Malik Yaqut are to my mind fabricated by later historians as they don’t find mention in Minhaj-us-Siraj’s works. Independent women carving their own destinies have always been suspect. Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations. The people reposed their faith in her and she was elevated to the throne as Delhi’s fifth Sultan. Many well known historians also believe that the rebellion was simply a way of getting her back and to protect her from the evil eyes of people like Kabir Khan and the Turkish Nobles who always wanted her downfall because they could not accept a woman sitting on the throne. He had aimed to be her royal consort one day, but Razia's busy life and heavy responsibility as a Sultan wasn't something that she could overlook. Eventually, a childhood friend named Malik Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, joined a rebellion by other provincial governors who refused to accept Razia's authority. Dynasty: Mamluk. In the battle, Yaqut, the slave who loved the queen, was killed. To escape death, Razia agreed to marry Altunia. A battle between Razia and Altunia ensued, with the result that Yaqut was killed and Razia taken prisoner. Hence she kept turning down his repeated proposals for marriage. Viceroy of India (Lord Linlithgow) in 1938 came to kaithal to visit Razia's tomb. Unfortunately, it was all in vain. Razia tried to take control of his kingdom by reuniting with Altunia, but he lost and had to flee from Delhi. Eventually, a childhood friend named Malik Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, joined a rebellion by other provincial governors who refused to accept Razia's authority. Historical facts about Altunia. Reign: November 10, 1236 to October 14, 1240. To escape death, Razia agreed to marry Altunia then she was released Razia's brother, Muizuddin Bahram Shah, had usurped the throne. As they grew up together, he fell in love with Raziya and the rebellion was simply a way of getting back Raziya. 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