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Chronology of Delhi Monuments: Qutb Minar to Sikri

The chronological order is Qutb Minar (Slave), Tughluqabad (Tughlaq), Lodi Garden (Lodi), and Fatehpur Sikri (Mughal).

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Consider the following:
1. Tughluqabad
2. Lodi Garden
3. Qutb Minar
4. Fatehpur Sikri
The correct chronological order in which they were built is:

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Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept


The evolution of Indo-Islamic architecture follows the sequence of the Delhi Sultanate dynasties (Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi) followed by the Mughals.

Authentic Source Evidence


  • Qutb Minar (c. 1199): Slave Dynasty (Qutbu'd-Din Aibak).

  • Tughluqabad (c. 1321): Tughlaq Dynasty (Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq).

  • Lodi Garden (15th-16th Century): Sayyid and Lodi rulers.

  • Fatehpur Sikri (c. 1571): Mughal Empire (Akbar).

    • Analytical Breakdown


  • Logic 1: Qutb Minar is the earliest (12th-13th century), establishing '3' as the start.

  • Logic 2: Fatehpur Sikri is a Mughal capital (late 16th century), making it the latest in this set ('4' at the end).

    • Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

    "Who founded the city of Fatehpur Sikri?"

    Emperor Akbar.

    Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

    "The transition from the massive fortress of Tughluqabad to the garden tombs of the Lodis and the refined urbanism of Sikri reflects shifting imperial priorities."

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