Consider the following statements:
1. With the death of Ibrahim Lodi in the battle of Panipat, the Delhi Sultanate came to an end.
2. Delhi Sultanate paved way for Mughal empire where famous Grand Trunk road and reforms in the revenue system were made.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1: It is correct. The Lodi dynasty (Lodhi) was an Afghan Pashtun dynasty that ruled Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526. It was founded by Bahlul Khan Lodi. Lodhi dynasty's reign ended under Ibrahim Lodi, after his defeat and death in the First Battle of Panipat allowed the Mughal empire to establish itself in Northern India.
Statement 2: It is incorrect. Babar was the founder of the Mughal Empire. He came to India and defeated Ibrahim, the last Lodi Sultan in 1526. Babar was succeeded by his son Humayun, but he was ousted from Delhi by Sher Shah, an Afghan chieftain. Though Sher Shah (1540-45 AD) ruled only for a brief period of almost five years, yet he showed great administrative skills. He is remembered as the builder of the Grand Trunk road and also for the reforms he made in the revenue system.