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  1. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi founded the city of Agra ?
    1. Balban
    2. Alauddin Khilji
    3. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
    4. Sikandar Lodi
Correct Option: D

Sikandar Lodi, Sultan of Delhi, founded the city of Agra. Sikandar Lodi (r. 1489-1517) (born Nizam Khan), the second son of Bahlol, succeeded him after his death on July 17, 1489 and took up the title Sikandar Shah. He was nominated by his father to succeed him and was crowned Sultan on July 15, 1489. He founded Agra in 1504 constructed trade mosques. He abolished corn duties and patronized trade and commerce. He was a poet of repute. He composed under the pen-name of Gulruk. He was also patron of learning and ordered Sanskrit work in medicine to be translated into Persian.



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