Question

Who was the founder of the Lodhi Dynasty?
(A) Ibrahim Lodhi
(B) Sikander Lodhi
(C) Bahlul Lodhi
(D) Daulat Khan Lodhi

Answer 1

Hint The founder of the Lodhi dynasty was considered the most powerful Chiefs of Punjab and replaced the last king of Sayyid Dynasty in 1415. He also led the most successful war against Mahmud Shah Sharqi of Jaunpur and conquered the territories.

Complete Step by Step Answer
The Lodhi Dynasty was founded by Bahlul Lodhi in 1451. It's an Afghan Dynasty that ruled Delhi from 1451 to 1526. Bahlul Khan was the nephew of Malik Sultan who was the governor of Punjab. Bahlul Shah later succeeded Malik Sultan as governor under the rule of Muhammad Shah of Sayyid Dynasty. Muhammad Shah raised him to be a vigurous ruler with a strong personality. He conquered several territories around Delhi but among them the most successful war was of Jaunpur against Mahmud Shah Sharqi. Due to the weak position of Sayyids, Bahlul took advantage and over threw Sayyids and became the ruler himself starting from overtaking Punjab completely at first and then attacking and capturing Delhi. Husain Shah of Jaunpur attempted various attacks to destabilize Bahlul’s rule but always failed and he ruled Delhi till his last breath. He was an exceptional ruler of his dynasty and only one to rule Delhi long enough with an exception of Sher Shah Suri. He managed to seize the kingdom without much restraint from then ruler Alam Shah. His territory was spread across Jaunpur, Gwalior and Uttar Pradesh. He appointed his eldest son Barbak Shah as viceroy of Jaunpur in 1486. Later on his son, Nazim succeeded him under the name of Sikander Shah Lodhi.

Answer is option C.

Note Bahlul Shah Lodhi was the most powerful chief Punjab and a vigorous leader. He held together a loose confederacy of Afghan and Turkish chiefs. He has such a strong personality. He reduced the turbulent chiefs of the provinces to submission and infused some vigour into the government. Also he used the policy of totally destroying villages and towns and didnt stop ever after becoming the ruler.