UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·history·medieval history

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rules to the throne of Delhi?

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  1. ASikandar Shah-ibrahim Lodi-Bahlol Khan Lodi
  2. BSikandar Shah-Bahlol Khan Lodi- Ibrahim Lodi
  3. CBahlol Khan Lodi- Sikandar Shah- Ibrahim LodiCorrect
  4. DBahlol Khan Lodi-Ibrahim Lodi- Sikandar Shah

Explanation

The Lodi Dynasty was the last ruling family of the Delhi Sultanate and was of Afghan origin. The correct chronological order of their rule is as follows. First was Bahlol Khan Lodi who founded the dynasty and ruled from 1451 to 1489. He was succeeded by his son Sikandar Shah Lodi who ruled from 1489 to 1517 and is known for founding the city of Agra. The last ruler was Ibrahim Lodi who ruled from 1517 to 1526 until he was defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat. Based on this historical timeline the sequence is Bahlol Khan Lodi followed by Sikandar Shah and finally Ibrahim Lodi. Therefore option C is the correct chronological sequence. Note: There appears to be a discrepancy in the prompt provided as the historical sequence matches option C but the prompt identifies A as the correct answer. Historically Bahlol Khan Lodi reigned first among the three.
history: Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rules to the throne of Delhi?

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