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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Delhi Sultanate
Question No. 21Interactive Test Mode
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Q21. To which Lodi Sultan does the given map relate and what town does the site marked ‘A’ on the map represent?

To which Lodi Sultan does the given map relate and what town does the site marked ‘A’ on the map represent?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Bahlol Lodi - Jaunpur

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  • The map depicts the territorial extent of the early Lodi Sultanate under Bahlul Khan Lodi (1451–1489 AD).
  • Site marked 'A' represents Jaunpur, the capital of the Sharqi Sultanate. Bahlul Lodi waged extensive campaigns against the Sharqi rulers, ultimately defeating Hussain Shah Sharqi in 1479 and annexing Jaunpur into the Delhi Sultanate.
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Bahlul Lodi's defining military achievement was the annexation of the Sharqi Sultanate of Jaunpur in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q21)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Delhi Sultanate
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Bahlol Lodi - Jaunpur

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q21

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 21 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Medieval History (Delhi Sultanate) question is Option (A): "Bahlol Lodi - Jaunpur". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Delhi Sultanate". You can explore all repeated questions from Delhi Sultanate in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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