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Who was the first female ruler in Islamic history?

ACleopatra
BRazia Sultana
CArwa al-Sulayhi
DShajarat al-Durr

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Correct Answer: D: Shajarat al-Durr

Explanation: The correct answer is D: Shajarat al-Durr. Shajarat al-Durr was the first female ruler in Islamic history, ruling Egypt from 1250 to 1257 after the death of her husband Sultan As-Salih Ayyub. She played a key role during the Seventh Crusade.

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