The film is based on the life of Razia Sultan (1205–1240), the only female Sultan of Delhi (1236–1240) and her speculated love affair with the Abyssinian slave, Jamal-ud-Din Yakut.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hema MaliniRazia Bano | Razia Bano |
 DharmendraJamal-ud-Din Yakut | Jamal-ud-Din Yakut |
 Parveen BabiKhakun | Khakun |
 Vijayendra GhatgeAmir Altunia/Amir Balban | Amir Altunia/Amir Balban |
 Pradeep KumarSultan Iltames | Sultan Iltames |
 SarikaNot listed | Not listed |