GS PrelimsHistory (Medieval India)Delhi Sultanate1999

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.
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