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:
- Daulat Khan Lodhi served under Sikander Lodhi and later became the governor of Punjab.
- Dissatisfied with Ibrahim Lodhi’s rule, he sought Babur's help.
- Babur's victory in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) marked the end of the Lodhi dynasty.
- Punjab's strategic location made it a key region during the medieval period.
- 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.