Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade lndia was


A) an uncle of lbrahim Lodhi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi

B) a cousin of lbrahim Lodhi, who was ill treated and expelled from the country

C) The father of Dilawar Khan to whom cruel treatment was meted out by lbrahim Lodhi

D) a high official in Punjab province, who was very much discontented with lbrahim
Lodhi's treatment to his tribe


Correct Answer:
A) an uncle of lbrahim Lodhi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi


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