Multiple choice

Who among the following was the first Afghan Sultan of Delhi?

  1. Alauddin Khalji

  2. Balban

  3. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq

  4. Bahlol

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bahlol Lodi (also spelled Bahlol Khan Lodi) was the first Afghan Sultan of Delhi, founding the Lodi Dynasty in 1451. He was of Afghan origin and established the rule after the Sayyid Dynasty. Alauddin Khalji and Balban were earlier rulers of Turkish origin, while Ghiyasuddin Tughluq founded the Tughlaq Dynasty.