Question

The last ruler of the Lodhi Dynasty was
A) Sikander Lodhi
B)Bahlul Lodhi
C)Alam Lodhi
D)Ibrahim Lodhi

Answer 1

Hint: The Lodhis were the last of the five dynasties which ruled over the Delhi Sultanate. The Delhi Sultanate rulers ruled in the name of the Abbasid Caliph. Its last ruler was defeated by the Mughal Emperor Babur at the Second Battle of Panipat, following this the Mughals established their hold at Agra.

Complete Step by Step answer: The Lodhi Dynasty was established by Balbul Lodhi who overthrew the Saiyyads. Synonymous with their predecessors the Lodhis also ruled in the name of the Abbasid Caliph, the universal head of the Islamic world. The Lodhis maintained their stronghold from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of the Lodhi Dynasty was Ibrahim Lodhi who was defeated by Babur at the Second Battle of Panipat.
OPTION A- Sikander Lodi was the second son of Bahlul Lodhi and succeeded him as the Sultan after his death. He adopted the title of Sikander after his coronation. He was a great patron of trade, commerce and arts. He's credited with the completion of the immense task of annexing Bihar.
OPTION B - Bahlul Lodhi was the founder of the Lodhi Dynasty. He was the Governor of Sirhind during Muhammad Shah’s reign. After the last of the Saiyad rulers, Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah abdicated in his favour, he established his power over the Sultanate.
OPTION C - Ibrahim Lodhi was the last ruler of the Lodhi dynasty as well as the Delhi Sultanate. The empire had already weakened from within due to political instability caused by rebellious elements within the kingdom and was financially burdened due to disruption of trade routes. The final blow came from the army of Babur, the two sides met at Panipat where Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated and killed.
OPTION D- Alam Lodhi, more popularly referred to as Alam Khan was Ibrahim Lodhi's uncle, who was dissatisfied by the treatment he had received from the latter. To avenge this, he along with Daulat Khan Lodhi invited Babur and promised him their allegiance in exchange for ousting Ibrahim Lodhi.

Hence, The correct answer is Option C.

Note: Ibrahim Lodhi was the last ruler of the Lodhi Dynasty. The Lodhis were the fifth and the last dynasty to rule over the Delhi Sultanate. Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated by Babur at the second Battle of Panipat, following this Babur established the Mughal Dynasty in India.