POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF INDIAN WOMEN DURING SULTANATE PERIOD

Men played a dominant role in the Indian politics. History of subcontinent rarely mentions the women who played active role in politics of the court. Social values were mainly hindering the women activeness in the politics. Raziya Sultan who was female sovereign during Sultanate period is unique example of the women who played role in politics. Beside her many other women showed their involvement in the court affairs. This article attempts to explore the political activities of women during the Sultanate period.