Q. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi?
(a) Sikandar Shah-Ibrahim Lodi-Bahlol Khan Lodi
(b) Sikandar Shah-Bahlol Khan Lodi-Ibrahim Lodi
(c) Bahlol Khan Lodi-Sikandar Shah-Ibrahim Lodi
(d) Bahlol Khan Lodi-Ibrahim Lodi-Sikandar Shah
Ans: (c) Bahlol Khan Lodi-Sikandar Shah-Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation: The correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi is (c) Bahlol Khan Lodi – Sikandar Shah – Ibrahim Lodi.
The Lodi dynasty, an Afghan dynasty, ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526. The three rulers from the Lodi dynasty who ascended to the throne of Delhi are Bahlol Khan Lodi, Sikandar Shah, and Ibrahim Lodi.
Bahlol Khan Lodi became the Sultan of Delhi in 1451 and laid the foundation of the Lodi dynasty. After his death, his son Sikandar Shah succeeded him and ruled from 1489 to 1517. Finally, Sikandar Shah was succeeded by his son Ibrahim Lodi, who ruled from 1517 to 1526.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Bahlol Khan Lodi – Sikandar Shah – Ibrahim Lodi.
