Which Sultan of Delhi founded the city of Agra in 1504 and later shifted his capital there from Delhi? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Sultan of Delhi founded the city of Agra in 1504 and later shifted his capital there from Delhi?

A. Sikandar Lodi

B. Ibrahim Lodi

C. Bahlul Lodi

D. Khizr Khan

Answer: Option A

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Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504 to maintain better administrative control over the strategic trade routes and turbulent regions of Central India.

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