Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the city Agra?

  1. Mohammad Tughlaq

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Sikandar Lodhi

  4. Ibrahim Lodhi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sikandar Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty ruler, 1489-1517 CE) founded the city of Agra in 1504 CE and made it his capital. He chose the strategic location on the banks of Yamuna River. The other options are incorrect: Mohammad Tughlaq ruled later (14th century), Alauddin Khilji was from the Khilji dynasty (13th-14th century), and Ibrahim Lodhi was the last Lodhi ruler who lost to Babur at Panipat.

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