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Who was the founder of the city of Agra ?
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- Firoz Tughlaq
- Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq
- Alauddin Khilji
- Sikandar Lodi
- Firoz Tughlaq
Correct Option: D
It is generally accepted that Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate founded Agra in the year 1504. He moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506. After the Sultan's death the city passed on to his son Sultan Ibrahim Lodi who remained in power there for nine more years, finally being defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526.