Medieval India/Muslim Rule in India
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1
Which dynasty did the Lodi Dynasty succeed?
Answer:
Sayyid Dynasty
The Lodi Dynasty succeeded the Sayyid Dynasty after the last Sayyid ruler, Ala-ud-din Alam Shah, abdicated the throne in favor of Bahlul Lodi.
2
Who was the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty?
Answer:
Ibrahim Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty, ruling from 1517 until his defeat in 1526.
3
In which battle was Ibrahim Lodi defeated and killed?
Answer:
First Battle of Panipat
Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
4
Which city was founded by Sikandar Lodi in 1504?
Answer:
Agra
Sikandar Lodi founded the city of Agra in 1504 to control the chiefs of the Doab region and trade routes.
5
What was the real name of Sikandar Lodi?
Answer:
Nizam Khan
Sikandar Lodi's original name was Nizam Khan. He assumed the title of Sikandar Shah upon ascending the throne.
6
Which measurement unit was introduced by Sikandar Lodi for measuring land?
Answer:
Gaz-i-Sikandari
Sikandar Lodi introduced the 'Gaz-i-Sikandari' (Sikandar's yard), a unit of 32 digits, for accurate land measurement.
7
Under which pen name did Sikandar Lodi write Persian poetry?
Answer:
Gulrukhi
Sikandar Lodi was a poet and scholar who wrote Persian verses under the pen name 'Gulrukhi'.
8
Who invited Babur to invade India against Ibrahim Lodi?
Answer:
Rana Sanga and Daulat Khan Lodi
Daulat Khan Lodi (Governor of Punjab) and Rana Sanga (Ruler of Mewar) are historically cited as inviting Babur to invade India to displace Ibrahim Lodi.
9
The Lodi Dynasty was of which origin?
Answer:
Afghan
The Lodis were Afghans (Pashtuns) by origin, specifically from the Ghilzai tribe, distinguishing them from the previous Turkish dynasties.
10
Which copper coin was introduced by Bahlul Lodi?
Answer:
Bahloli
Bahlul Lodi introduced a copper coin known as the 'Bahloli', which remained a standard medium of exchange in North India until the Mughal era.
11
Which important kingdom did Bahlul Lodi annex in 1479?
Answer:
Jaunpur
Bahlul Lodi successfully annexed the Sharqi Kingdom of Jaunpur in 1479, which was a major military achievement.
12
Where is the tomb of Sikandar Lodi located?
Answer:
Delhi
Sikandar Lodi's tomb is located in the Lodi Gardens in Delhi and is known for its octagonal architectural style.
13
Who was the governor of Punjab during the reign of Ibrahim Lodi?
Answer:
Daulat Khan Lodi
Daulat Khan Lodi was the powerful governor of Punjab who eventually turned against Ibrahim Lodi and invited Babur.
14
Which medical treatise was compiled during the reign of Sikandar Lodi?
Answer:
Tibb-i-Sikandari
'Tibb-i-Sikandari' (also known as Ma'dan-ul-Shifa) was a significant medical work compiled from Sanskrit sources during Sikandar Lodi's reign.
15
Sikandar Lodi shifted his capital from Delhi to Agra in which year?
Answer:
1506
While Agra was founded in 1504, Sikandar Lodi officially shifted his capital there in 1506.
16
Which text on music was written during Sikandar Lodi's reign?
Answer:
Lahjat-i-Sikandar Shahi
'Lahjat-i-Sikandar Shahi' was a treatise on Indian classical music composed during the reign of Sikandar Lodi.
17
Who built the 'Moth ki Masjid' in Delhi?
Answer:
Miya Bhoiya
The Moth ki Masjid was built by Miya Bhoiya, the Prime Minister (Wazir) of Sikandar Lodi, around 1505.
18
What was the main reason for the conflict between Ibrahim Lodi and his nobles?
Answer:
Ibrahim's assertion of absolute royal authority
Ibrahim Lodi abandoned the Afghan tradition of tribal equality and asserted absolute monarchical power, stating 'Kingship knows no kinship,' which alienated his nobles.
19
Which ruler of Gwalior was a contemporary of Sikandar Lodi?
Answer:
Raja Man Singh
Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior was a contemporary of Sikandar Lodi and offered stiff resistance to the Delhi Sultanate.
20
How long did the Lodi Dynasty rule?
Answer:
75 years
The Lodi Dynasty ruled from 1451 to 1526, a total of 75 years.
