Multiple choice

Which one of the following kingdoms was annexed by Bahlul Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi in 1484 AD?

  1. Kashmir

  2. Jaunpur

  3. Nepal

  4. Gujarat

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bahlul Lodi, the founder of the Lodi dynasty, annexed the Jaunpur kingdom in 1484-85 AD after defeating its ruler Hussain Shah Sharqi. This was a significant expansion that consolidated Lodi power in northern India. Jaunpur had been an independent kingdom since 1394.