Which ruler founded the city of Agra?

The correct answer is Sikander Lodi.

Key Points

• Sikandar Lodi commissioned the building of the present-day city of Agra in 1504.
• Sikandar Lodi was an Afghan Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate.
• He ruled between 1489 and 1517.
• He succeeded his father Bahlul Lodhi.
• Lodi was also a poet of the Persian language.
• He prepared a diwan of 9000 verses.

Important Points

• About Lodi Dynasty 
  • The Lodi dynasty was ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526.
  • Lodi dynasty was the 5th and final dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • It was founded by Bahlul Khan Lodi.
  • Sikandar Lodi died in 1517 and was succeeded by his child, Ibrahim Lodi.