Q120. Who founded the Lodi dynasty?
[SSC GD Constable, 2021]
A. Bahlul Lodi
B. Sikandar Lodi
C. Ibrahim Lodi
D. Khizr Khan
Answer: A. Bahlul Lodi
Explanation: Bahlul, an Afghan chief and governor of Punjab, took control of Delhi in 1451 after the withdrawal of the last Sayyid ruler.
Q119. Which Sultan created a powerful standing army partly to defend the north-western frontier against repeated Mongol attacks?
[UP RO/ARO Prelims, 2021]
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Bahlul Lodi
C. Firoz Tughlaq
D. Qutbuddin Aibak
Answer: A. Alauddin Khalji
Explanation: Alauddin faced repeated Mongol incursions and maintained a large permanent army supported by extensive military, fiscal and market regulations.
Q118. Iltutmish was governor of which important territory before becoming Sultan?
[MH SET History, 2020]
A. Badaun
B. Bengal
C. Gujarat
D. Malwa
Answer: A. Badaun
Explanation: Iltutmish rose under Aibak and received the important iqta of Badaun. His administrative and military record later helped secure his selection as Sultan.
Q117. Sijda and Paibos were introduced prominently in the Delhi court by:
[MH SET History, 2020]
A. Balban
B. Razia
C. Jalaluddin Khalji
D. Sikandar Lodi
Answer: A. Balban
Explanation: Balban used elaborate Persian court ceremonial to create political distance between the Sultan and nobles and enhance monarchical prestige.
Q116. Ibrahim Lodi became Sultan of Delhi in:
[SSC CHSL, 2020]
A. 1489
B. 1504
C. 1517
D. 1526
Answer: C. 1517
Explanation: Ibrahim succeeded his father Sikandar Lodi in 1517 and ruled until his defeat and death at Panipat in 1526.
Q115. The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and:
[Indian Army GD, 2020]
A. Sikandar Lodi
B. Ibrahim Lodi
C. Bahlul Lodi
D. Daulat Khan
Answer: B. Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation: Babur’s forces defeated Ibrahim’s much larger army through effective tactics and artillery, ending Lodi sovereignty in northern India.
Q114. The Lodi dynasty ruled approximately during:
[DMRC CRA, 2020]
A. 1206–1290
B. 1290–1320
C. 1320–1414
D. 1451–1526
Answer: D. 1451–1526
Explanation: Bahlul founded Lodi rule in 1451, followed by Sikandar and Ibrahim, whose defeat in 1526 brought the dynasty to an end.
Q113. Genghis Khan reached the north-western frontier of India during whose reign?
[Rajasthan Police Constable, 2020]
A. Iltutmish
B. Razia
C. Balban
D. Alauddin Khalji
Answer: A. Iltutmish
Explanation: Genghis pursued Jalaluddin Mangburni toward the Indus in 1221. Iltutmish wisely avoided confrontation by refusing Mangburni asylum.
Q112. Which Sultan broke the political influence of the Turkan-i-Chahalgani?
[UPSC CDS, 2020]
A. Balban
B. Razia
C. Qutbuddin Aibak
D. Firoz Tughlaq
Answer: A. Balban
Explanation: Balban viewed the Forty as a threat to sovereign authority and weakened or eliminated leading members to strengthen the monarchy.
Q111. Which Sultan sent Ibn Battuta as an envoy to the Chinese emperor?
[UPSC CDS, 2020]
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Firoz Tughlaq
D. Sikandar Lodi
Answer: B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation: Ibn Battuta served Muhammad bin Tughlaq as Qazi and was later selected for a diplomatic mission to the Yuan court in China.
