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Which of the following cities was founded by the Lodi dynasty in 1480?

  1. Ludhiana

  2. Pune

  3. Calcutta

  4. Bangalore
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Ludhiana was founded in 1480 by the Lodi dynasty rulers of the Delhi Sultanate. It was established as a military camp and trading post on the banks of the Sutlej River. The city's name derives from 'Lodi' (the dynasty) and 'ana' (camp or habitation). Sikandar Lodi was the specific ruler under whose reign Ludhiana was established.

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