Q. Who was the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate during whose reign Jamal ud-Din Yaqut rose to prominence?
Answer:
Razia Sultan
Notes: Jamal ud-Din Yaqut, an African Siddi slave, rose to prominence under Razia Sultan, the first female Delhi Sultanate ruler. Appointed Amir al-Umara, his influence provoked Turkish nobles' resentment, contributing to rebellion and his death in 1240 CE.