Which of the following Sultans founded a town where now stands Agra?

Correct answer: (d) Sikandar Lodi

Explanation

In 1504 AD, Sikandar Lodi founded a new city named Agra on the banks of the Yamuna River with the objective of keeping the rulers of Rajasthan under control, and he made it his capital. He made efforts to promote agriculture and trade. A standard measure called “Gaz-e-Sikandari” was introduced during his time. He arranged free food for the poor. During his reign, a list of capable persons was prepared and presented before him every six months. He was educated and scholarly. On his orders, an Ayurvedic text was translated into Persian and was named “Farhang-e-Sikandari.” During his period, an excellent treatise on vocal music, “Lazzat-e-Sikandarshahi,” was composed. Sikandar Lodi was very fond of listening to the shehnai. He wrote poems under the pen-name “Gulrukhi.”