Who founded the city of Agra?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c)
The city of Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodi in 1504. It became the second capital of the Delhi Sultanate under his rule and was later developed by the Mughals, particularly Akbar.
Information Booster
1. Agra served as the base for expanding the Lodi dynasty's territory.
2. It became famous for its Mughal-era monuments, like the Taj Mahal.
3. The city is strategically located along the Yamuna River.
4. It was known as Akbarabad during the Mughal period.
5. Agra also served as a cultural hub for Persian art and architecture.
Additional Knowledge
· Bahlol Lodi: Founder of the Lodi dynasty; ruled between 1451–1489.
· Ibrahim Lodi: Last ruler of the Lodi dynasty; defeated in the First Battle of Panipat (1526).
· Sikandar Lodi: Known for his administrative reforms and patronage of arts.
· Mahmood Lodi: Brother of Ibrahim Lodi; tried to reclaim power after the First Battle of Panipat but failed.