UPSC Prelims 2003·GS1·history·medieval history

Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babar to invade India was

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  1. AAn uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to the throne of DelhiCorrect
  2. BA cousin of Ibrahim Lodi who was ill-treated and expelled form the country
  3. CThe father of Dilawar Khan to whom cruel treatment was meted out by Ibrahim Lodi
  4. DA high official in Punjab province who was very much discontented with Ibrahim Lodi’s treatment to his tribe.

Explanation

The correct answer is A. Alam Khan, also known as Ala-ud-din, was the uncle of Sultan Ibrahim Lodi. He was a claimant to the throne of Delhi and believed he had a more legitimate right to rule than his nephew. Due to the internal power struggles and Ibrahim Lodi s autocratic behavior, Alam Khan joined hands with Daulat Khan Lodi, the governor of Punjab, to invite Babur to invade India and help overthrow the Sultan. This invitation eventually led to the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
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