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Who among the following Tomar rulers, is credited with founding the city of Delhi?
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- Anangapal
- Vajrata
- Rudrane
- Devraja
- Anangapal
Correct Option: A
Anangpal Tomar was a Chandravanshi Rajput, a descendant of Samrat Parikshit of Mahabharat fame. He was the first ruler to make ancient Indraprastha, modern day - Delhi his capital. Anang Pal founded the city of Lal Kot in AD 736. The Chauhans conquered Lal Kot in 1180 and renamed it Qila Rai Pithora.