Raziya Sultan. Ca. A.D. 1236-1240. Billon jital (15 mm, 3.62 g). Delhi. Stylized horseman right, with Nagari legend around Sri/ Hamirah / Arabic legend in 3 lines al-Sultan al-mu 'azzam Radiyyat al-din bint al-sultan. Goron & Goenka, The Coins of the Indian Sultanates, D105. This specimen has complete details, with her name Radiyya clearly visible on reverse. Scarce and choice. Very fine.
Raziyya was the first woman to rule a Muslim kingdom in her own name - anywhere in the world. She was chosen by her father Iltutmish as the most capable person to rule after him, but she faced opposition from her Turkish nobles almost immediately.