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1526-1530 - Mughal Empire - Babur
What was Babur’s full name?
A. Nasiruddin Muhammad
B. Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur
C. Jalaluddin Muhammad
D. Mu'izzuddin Muhammad
Correct Answer: B
Babur’s full name was Zahiruddin Muhammad. The name Babur is commonly understood to mean tiger or beaver in Turkic usage.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Which development immediately followed the fall of the Lodi Dynasty?
A. Establishment of Mughal rule by Babur
B. Rise of the Slave Dynasty
C. Foundation of the Tughlaq Dynasty
D. Timur’s invasion
Correct Answer: A
Babur occupied Delhi and Agra after Panipat and founded the Mughal Empire in the subcontinent.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
The Lodi Dynasty ended in:
A. 1498
B. 1517
C. 1526
D. 1530
Correct Answer: C
The dynasty ended with Ibrahim Lodi’s defeat and death at Panipat in 1526.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Which statement best describes Bahlul Lodi’s relationship with Afghan nobles?
A. He treated them as subordinate court slaves
B. He relied on tribal consultation and relative equality
C. He excluded them from government
D. He replaced them with Europeans
Correct Answer: B
Bahlul’s authority depended on Afghan chiefs, so he ruled through negotiation, personal ties and a comparatively less ceremonial kingship.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Sikandar Lodi’s tomb is located in:
A. Lodi Gardens, Delhi
B. Agra Fort
C. Fatehpur Sikri
D. Lahore Fort
Correct Answer: A
The tomb is a major monument in present-day Lodi Gardens and reflects late Sultanate garden-tomb design.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Which style is especially associated with Lodi-period architecture?
A. Octagonal and square tombs set in gardens
B. Rock-cut Buddhist caves
C. European Gothic churches
D. Dravidian gopurams only
Correct Answer: A
Lodi architecture is known for compact domed tombs, octagonal plans, gardens and glazed tile decoration.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
The battle of Khatoli involved Ibrahim Lodi and:
A. Rana Sanga of Mewar
B. Prithviraj Chauhan
C. Sher Shah Suri
D. Muhammad Ghori
Correct Answer: A
Ibrahim fought Rana Sanga at Khatoli. The conflict showed growing Rajput power and weakened Lodi prestige.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Babur’s victory over Ibrahim Lodi was aided by:
A. Field artillery and cart-based defensive tactics
B. A large navy
C. Elephant superiority
D. Portuguese troops
Correct Answer: A
Babur combined artillery, matchlocks, carts and mobile cavalry tactics against Ibrahim’s much larger but less coordinated army.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Who was killed at the First Battle of Panipat?
A. Sikandar Lodi
B. Ibrahim Lodi
C. Bahlul Lodi
D. Daulat Khan Lodi
Correct Answer: B
Ibrahim fought and died on the battlefield with many of his troops and nobles.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
The First Battle of Panipat was fought on:
A. 21 April 1526
B. 17 March 1527
C. 16 March 1528
D. 6 May 1529
Correct Answer: A
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat on 21 April 1526, ending the Delhi Sultanate and beginning Mughal rule.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Which relative of Ibrahim Lodi also sought Babur’s support for the Delhi throne?
A. Alam Khan
B. Khizr Khan
C. Malik Kafur
D. Nasiruddin Qabacha
Correct Answer: A
Alam Khan, Ibrahim’s uncle, hoped to replace him and cooperated with Babur’s invasion plans.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Which Punjab governor invited Babur to intervene against Ibrahim Lodi?
A. Daulat Khan Lodi
B. Bahlul Lodi
C. Darya Khan Nuhani
D. Sikandar Lodi
Correct Answer: A
Daulat Khan Lodi, governor of Punjab, sought Babur’s help in his struggle with Ibrahim, though later relations with Babur also deteriorated.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
A major cause of conflict during Ibrahim Lodi’s reign was his attempt to:
A. Increase the independence of Afghan nobles
B. Centralize authority over powerful Afghan chiefs
C. Move the capital to Daulatabad
D. Introduce token currency
Correct Answer: B
Ibrahim tried to reduce the traditional equality and autonomy of Afghan nobles, provoking rebellion and conspiracy.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Who succeeded Sikandar Lodi in 1517?
A. Bahlul Lodi
B. Ibrahim Lodi
C. Daulat Khan Lodi
D. Babur
Correct Answer: B
Ibrahim Lodi became the last sultan of the Lodi dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Sikandar Lodi wrote Persian poetry under the pen name:
A. Gulrukhi
B. Zafar
C. Babur
D. Khusrau
Correct Answer: A
Sikandar was a patron of Persian learning and composed poetry under the name Gulrukhi.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
The standardized measuring scale associated with Sikandar Lodi was:
A. Gaj-i-Sikandari
B. Zabt-i-Akbari
C. Dagh
D. Tanka
Correct Answer: A
The Gaj-i-Sikandari was used as a standard measure and helped improve consistency in land and revenue administration.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Sikandar Lodi ruled from:
A. 1451–1489
B. 1489–1517
C. 1517–1526
D. 1526–1530
Correct Answer: B
Sikandar Lodi reigned from 1489 to 1517 and is generally regarded as the ablest Lodi ruler.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Who founded the city of Agra as an important administrative centre?
A. Bahlul Lodi
B. Sikandar Lodi
C. Ibrahim Lodi
D. Babur
Correct Answer: B
Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504 and used it as a strategic base for control of the eastern and central Gangetic regions.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Sikandar Lodi’s original name was:
A. Nizam Khan
B. Jauna Khan
C. Ghazi Malik
D. Ali Gurshasp
Correct Answer: A
Nizam Khan assumed the royal title Sikandar Shah Lodi on accession.
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1451-1526 - Delhi Sultanate - Lodhi Dynasty
Who succeeded Bahlul Lodi?
A. Ibrahim Lodi
B. Sikandar Lodi
C. Daulat Khan Lodi
D. Alam Khan
Correct Answer: B
Bahlul’s son Nizam Khan took the title Sikandar Lodi and became the second ruler of the dynasty.