Razia asserted her position as a sovereign by choosing the title 'Sultan.'
Upon ascending to power on November 9, 1236, Razia Sultana made a decisive move by adopting the title 'Sultan,' rejecting the more feminine 'Sultana.' This choice was politically and symbolically significant as it challenged the patriarchal structures and norms of her time, asserting her status as a legitimate and independent ruler equal to her male predecessors.