Arrange the following dynasties in order of their occurrence in India.
(A) The Mughal Dynasty
(B) The Tughlak Dynasty
(C) The Khilji Dynasty
(D) The Lodhi Dynasty
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (C), (B), (D), (A)
Historical Timeline
- The Khilji Dynasty (C): Ruled from 1290–1320. They succeeded the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty and were known for the expansionist policies of Alauddin Khilji.
- The Tughlak Dynasty (B): Ruled from 1320–1414. This period saw significant administrative experiments under Muhammad bin Tughluq and the construction of many monuments under Feroz Shah Tughlaq.
- The Lodhi Dynasty (D): Ruled from 1451–1526. They were the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate before the Mughal conquest.
- The Mughal Dynasty (A): Founded in 1526 by Babur after the First Battle of Panipat, where he defeated Ibrahim Lodhi.
Chronological Order
- Khilji (1290) $\rightarrow$ Tughlak (1320) $\rightarrow$ Lodhi (1451) $\rightarrow$ Mughal (1526)
- Sequence: (C), (B), (D), (A)