Multiple choice

Who was the founder of “Lodi” dynasty?

  1. Sikander lodi

  2. Bahlul lodi

  3. Ali

  4. none
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bahlul Lodi was indeed the founder of the Lodi dynasty, the last ruling dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. He was an Afghan noble who seized the throne in 1451 CE after the decline of the Sayyid dynasty. Sikandar Lodi was his grandson (not son) who later became a notable ruler. The Lodis ruled until 1526 when Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babar.

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