During the Early Middle Ages, when the Mamluk dynasty reigned Hindustan, a legendary woman emerged from the dense shadows of orthodoxy. In an era dominated by powerful men, she shattered the then-existing societal rules and rigid norms. Exhibiting exceptional administrative acumen, she led entire armies in battles and rose to command the highest office of the Sultanate.
In a brief life span of thirty-five years, including her short yet remarkable reign of nearly four years, she was a daughter, a sister, a lover, a wife, and above all, the first woman to be crowned as the Sultan in a patriarchal dynasty.
This historical narrative flows through the sands of a forgotten time and unveils the revolutionary and inspiring life of Raziyyat-Ud-Dunya Wa Ud-Din; aka Razia Sultan.
Puneet experienced the nuances of diverse cultures and ethos at a very tender age – first in the Middle East, and subsequently in East Africa, where he has lived and extensively travelled.
His passion for journaling progressed into writing stories. Over the years, his intrigue about ancient kingdoms grew and this book has taken shape slowly and steadily over the past three years. Extensive formative research, meetings with subject experts, and leveraging AI re-creations of historical events – all assisted Puneet to capture the whiff of those times through the eyes of the remarkable Shazia, the sister of Razia Sultan.
Puneet currently resides in Delhi, India. He continues to explore his passion of reading and writing about history besides enjoying freshly ground coffee, and consulting for niche start-ups.
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