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Lodi Dynasty

📆 October 12, 2024

Total Questions: 12

1. Who among the following Sultanate rulers was of Afghan origin ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Lodi
Solution:Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526) was the last ruling family of the Delhi Sultanate of India. The dynasty was of Afghan Origin. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) which ended the Lodi dynasty.
  • The Lodis were the last rulers of the Delhi Sultanate and the first to be headed by the Afghans.
  • The Lodi kingdom was larger than that of the Sayyids. They formed a large army in the sultanate.
  • The Lodis dominated Punjab and the upper Ganga valley. They were known for their Behluli coins, which continued until Akbar's tenure.
  • Apart from this, the standard of measurement known as gaj-i-sikandari remained in force till the Mughals.

The three main rulers of the Lodi dynasty were:
• Bahlul Lodi
• Sikandar Lodi
• Ibrahim Lodi

2. In which battle did Maharana Sanga defeat Ibrahim Lodi ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Battle of Khatoli
Solution:The battle of Khatoli was fought between Maharana Sanga and Ibrahim Lodi in 1518. Ibrahim Lodi was defeated badly by Maharana Sanga.

He was the last king of the Lodhi dynasty and the last sultan of Delhi.

He was the son of Sikandar Lodhi.

Daulat Khan Lodhi, the Governor of Punjab, invited Babur to overthrow Ibrahim.

He captured Gwalior and was defeated by Rana Sanga of Mewar.

He was defeated and killed at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 AD

3. To which Lodi Sultan does the given map relate and what town lies the side marked A on the map represent ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (a) Bahlul Lodi, Jaunpur
Solution:The given map is related to the extension of the kingdom of Bahlul Lodi and the place marked 'A' is Jaunpur. It was known as Shiraz -i-Hind during this period.

4. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi ? [LA.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Bahlul Khan Lodi or Lodi Sikandar Shah-Ibrahim Lodi.
Solution:Bahlul Lodi was the founder of Lodi dynasty. The correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi is Bahlul Khan Lodi (1451-1489 A.D.), Sikandar Shah (1489-1517 A.D.), Ibrahim Lodi (1517-1526 A.D.). Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

5. Who among these was not from the Slave dynasty ? [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Ibrahim Lodi
Solution:The rulers of Delhi Sultanate during (1206-90) AD was famed as Slave dynasty. Qutbuddin Aibak (1206-10) Iltutmish (1211-36), Balban (1266-86) AD were the eminent ruler of this dynasty while Ibrahim Lodi was related to Lodi dynasty. Thus, option (d) is the correct answer.

6. In which order did the following dynasties rule Delhi ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

1. Khalji

2. Lodi

3. Sayyid

4. Slave

Code :

Correct Answer: (d) 4, 1, 3, 2
Solution:The Ghulam (Slave) dynasty or Mamluk rulers ruled during 1206-1290 AD, Khalji dynasty ruled during 1290-1320. Sayyid dynasty during 1414-1451 and Lodi dynasty during 1451-1526. So, option (d) is the right answer.

7. Which one of the following Sultans is known for having abolished the tax on grains ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Sikandar Lodi
Solution:The rule of Lodi dynasty persisted till the coronation of Sikandar Lodi. He took been interest in land revenue managements. He ordered his nobles to present the details of their expenditure and cases of embezzlement were severely punished. He introduced "Gaj-e-Sikandari for measurement of land which was later used by Sher Shah Suri and Akbar. Several grain levies were abolished by him.

8. Which of the following Sultans founded a town where now stands Agra ? [44ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (d) Sikandar Lodi
Solution:Nizam Khan, the third son of Bahlul Lodi, ascended the throne assuming the title of Sikandar Lodi on 17 July, 1489. Sikandar Lodi was the greatest among three Lodi rulers. Sikandar Lodi is especially remembered for founding the city of Agra in 1504 with the purpose to control over the rulers of Rajasthan. His administration was noted for its efficiency. Roads were made safe and irrigational facilities were provided for the benefit of the peasantry. He had a knowledge of Persian poetry. He used to write poems under the nickname 'Gulrukhi'. He was known to be a kind and generous ruler who cared for his subjects.

9. Which medieval Sultan has the credit of founding the city of Agra and making it the capital of the Sultanate ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008, 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) Sikandar Lodi
Solution:Nizam Khan, the third son of Bahlul Lodi, ascended the throne assuming the title of Sikandar Lodi on 17 July, 1489. Sikandar Lodi was the greatest among three Lodi rulers. Sikandar Lodi is especially remembered for founding the city of Agra in 1504 with the purpose to control over the rulers of Rajasthan. His administration was noted for its efficiency. Roads were made safe and irrigational facilities were provided for the benefit of the peasantry. He had a knowledge of Persian poetry. He used to write poems under the nickname 'Gulrukhi'. He was known to be a kind and generous ruler who cared for his subjects.

10. Which ruler founded the city of Agra ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Sikandar Lofi
Solution:Nizam Khan, the third son of Bahlul Lodi, ascended the throne assuming the title of Sikandar Lodi on 17 July, 1489. Sikandar Lodi was the greatest among three Lodi rulers. Sikandar Lodi is especially remembered for founding the city of Agra in 1504 with the purpose to control over the rulers of Rajasthan. His administration was noted for its efficiency. Roads were made safe and irrigational facilities were provided for the benefit of the peasantry. He had a knowledge of Persian poetry. He used to write poems under the nickname 'Gulrukhi'. He was known to be a kind and generous ruler who cared for his subjects.
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