2006 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies
Question 74: History and Culture
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi?
aSikandar Shah-Ibrahim Lodi-Bahlol Khan Lodi
bSikandar Shah-Bahlol Khan Lodi-Ibrahim Lodi
cBahlol Khan Lodi-Sikandar Shah-Ibrahim Lodi
dBahlol Khan Lodi-Ibrahim Lodi-Sikandar Shah
AnswerThe answer is (c).
The Lodi dynasty, the last of the Delhi Sultanate and of Afghan origin, was founded by Bahlol Lodi (1451-89). He was succeeded by his son Sikandar Lodi (1489-1517), then by Sikandar's son Ibrahim Lodi (1517-26), who was defeated by Babur at Panipat in 1526. The order is Bahlol, Sikandar, Ibrahim.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Starts with Sikandar and ends with Bahlol, the founder.
- (b) Puts Sikandar before Bahlol, the founder.
- (c) Correct: Bahlol, Sikandar, Ibrahim.
- (d) Puts Ibrahim before Sikandar; Ibrahim was the last.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.