Who had been ruler of Punjab in the beginning of 16th Century?

Correct option is A

In the beginning of the 16th century, Daulat Khan Lodhi was the ruler of Punjab. He was a powerful noble in the Lodhi dynasty and played a significant role in inviting Babur to invade India, which eventually led to the fall of the Lodhi dynasty and the establishment of the Mughal Empire in 1526.

Information Booster:

1. Daulat Khan Lodhi served under Sikander Lodhi and later became the governor of Punjab.
2. Dissatisfied with Ibrahim Lodhi’s rule, he sought Babur's help.
3. Babur's victory in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) marked the end of the Lodhi dynasty.
4. Punjab's strategic location made it a key region during the medieval period.
5. Daulat Khan's actions were pivotal in the transition from the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughal Empire.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Daulat Khan Lodhi: Governor of Punjab, invited Babur to invade India.
• (b) Sikander Lodhi: Predecessor of Ibrahim Lodhi, ruled Delhi Sultanate till 1517.
• (c) Ibrahim Lodhi: Last ruler of the Lodhi dynasty, defeated by Babur.
• (d) Bahlol Khan Lodhi: Founder of the Lodhi dynasty, ruled from 1451 to 1489.