Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was:
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A. An uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi
B. A cousin of Ibrahim Lodi who was illtreated and expelled from the country
C. The father of Dilawar Khan to whom cruel treatment was meted out by Ibrahim Lodi
D. A high official in Punjab province who was very much discontented with Ibrahim Lodi's treatment to his tribe
Answer: An uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi
Option a is the correct answer.
Alam Khan was the uncle of Ibrahim Lodhi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi. He along with Daulat Khan Lodhi (Governor of Punjab) and Rana Sanga of Mewar invited Babur to India. Alam Khan Lodi asked Babur to give Punjab in lieu of his assistance to help him occupy Delhi.