SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 67

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q67

In which of the following years Sikandar Lodi founded Agra?
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1504 CE

Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504 CE.

From 1489 to 1517, he served as Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate.

He inherited the Lodi dynasty after his father, Bahlul Khan Lodi, died in July 1489.

He was also a Persian poet, composing a diwan of 9000 poems.

He attempted to reclaim lost provinces that were once part of the Delhi Sultanate and was able to enlarge the territory controlled by the Lodi Dynasty.