What city was founded by Sikandar Lodi in 1504?

He founded the city of Agra to maintain better control over the rebellious local chiefs of the Doab and Rajasthan.

Literature under the Lodi Dynasty

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who among the following composed poems with the penname 'Gulrukhi'?

Sikandar Lodi composed Persian poetry under the pen name 'Gulrukhi'. He was a significant patron of art, music, and medical literature during his reign.

Exam Year

2015

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2015_49 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India