To which Lodi Sultan does the given map relate and what town does the site marked A on the map represent?
A
Behlol Lodi, Jaunpur
B
Sikandar Lodi, Aligarh
C
Ibrahim Lodi, Jaunpur
D
Ibrahim Lodi, Aligarh
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify the Lodi Sultan related to the given map (not provided) and the town represented by site A on the map.
2. Based on the provided answer key (A), the map relates to Behlol Lodi, and the site marked A represents Jaunpur.
3. Behlol Lodi (reigned 1451–1489) was the founder of the Lodi dynasty. A significant part of his reign involved conflict with the Sharqi Sultanate of Jaunpur.
4. After a prolonged struggle, Behlol Lodi finally annexed the Jaunpur Sultanate around 1479, significantly expanding the territory of the Delhi Sultanate eastward.
5. Therefore, a map showing Lodi expansion or territories during Behlol Lodi's time would likely feature the strategic city of Jaunpur.