Which one of the following is the correct chrono- logical order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi?
✓ Correct answer: c) Bahlol Khan Lodi-Sikandar Shah-Ibrahim Lodi
ExplanationThe Lodi Dynasty (1451–1526) was the last Afghan ruling dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.It was founded by Bahlol Lodi, Which marked the beginning of Afghan rule in Delhi, and ended with the defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat, which led to the establishment of the Mughal Empire.Option (c) is correct UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 56 The correct chronological order of the rulers of the Lodi dynasty are as follows:Bahlol Khan Lodi (1451–1489) established Afghan rule in Delhi after overthrowing the Sayyid Dynasty.Sikandar Shah Lodi (1489–1517)was son of Bahlol Lodi.He is known for administrative efficiency and establishing the city of Agra in 1504. Ibrahim Lodi (1517–1526) was son of Sikandar Lodi.His defeat by Babur at the First Battle of Panipat (1526) marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire.12
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