Iltutmish is worried about his successor. He happens across Razia's mask, which she used to disguise as Sultan. He questions Fatima and Shamshad Begum about the same. Shamshad Begum narrates the entire incident to him. Later, Iltutmish confronts Razia about the same. Razia is sorry for what she did, but Iltutmish is supportive of her act. Iltutmish asks Razia if she can handle being a Sultan. Iltutmish declines Mirza's wish of marrying Razia.