Question

Which of the following forts served as a prison for Empress Razia Sultana after she was defeated by her rebellious general, Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia?
1. Qila Mubarak
2. Gobindgarh
3. Shahpur Kandi
4. Anandpur Sahib

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Qila Mubarak

The correct answer is Qila Mubarak.

• Qila Mubarak fort served as a prison for Empress Razia Sultana after she was defeated by her rebellious general, Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia.

•  Razia Sultana
  • Born: 1205
  • ​Reign: 1236 – 1240
  • She was Iltutmish’s daughter.
  • She is also the first and last Muslim woman to rule over Delhi.
  • She was defeated by Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia, the governor of Bathinda.
    • After which sultana was prisoned at Qila Mubarak fort.
  • She later married to Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia.
  • She was reportedly killed by her brother’s forces.
  • She was succeeded by her brother Muizuddin Bahram Shah.

• Qila Mubarak Fort - Bathinda, Punjab
• Gobindgarh Fort - Amritsar, Punjab
• Shahpur Kandi Fort - Shahpur Kandi, Punjab
• Anandpur Sahib Fort - Rupnagar, Punjab