Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

Agra city was founded by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Sikander Lodi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sikander Lodi”.
Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi in the 16th century. He shifted the capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506.

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