Who among the following rulers, ruled for the maximum period?

Question

Who among the following rulers, ruled for the maximum period?

1. A. Alauddin Khilji
2. B. Muhammad bin Tughluq
3. C. Bahlol Lodi (Correct answer)
4. D. Balban

Correct Answer

Option C — Bahlol Lodi

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Bahlol Lodi.

Key Points

• Among the rulers listed, Bahlol Lodi ruled for the longest period — about 38 years, from 1451 to 1489.
• Comparing the reigns: Balban ruled 1266–1287 (about 21 years), Alauddin Khilji 1296–1316 (about 20 years), Muhammad bin Tughluq 1325–1351 (about 26 years), and Bahlol Lodi 1451–1489 (about 38 years).
• Bahlol Lodi was the founder of the Lodi dynasty, the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate and the first ruling house of Afghan (Pashtun) origin, as against the earlier Turkish dynasties.
• He conquered Jaunpur, ending the Sharqi dynasty.
• His successor Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504 and shifted the capital there, while the last ruler Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

Exam Tip

• memorise the five Delhi Sultanate dynasties in order — Slave, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid, Lodi.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

निम्नलिखित शासकों में से किसने सबसे अधिक समय तक शासन किया?

1. A. अलाउद्दीन खिलजी
2. B. मुहम्मद बिन तुगलक
3. C. बहलोल लोदी
4. D. बलबन