The first woman ruler in India is often considered to be Queen Prabhavatigupta of the Vakataka dynasty, who ruled in the 4th century CE. However, if we are talking about the first widely recognized female ruler in Indian history, it is Razia Sultana (1205–1240), who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1236 to 1240. She was the first and only woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate and is remembered for her administrative skills and efforts to strengthen her empire.
If you are referring to ancient or pre-medieval times, Queen Didda of Kashmir (10th century CE) and Rani Rudrama Devi of the Kakatiya dynasty (13th century CE) are also notable early female rulers in Indian history.
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