Medini Rai of Chanderi never invited Babur to invade India. The actual invitations came from Daulat Khan Lodi and his son Dilawar Khan, who were unhappy with Ibrahim Lodi’s rule and from Alam Khan Lodi, Ibrahim’s uncle seeking power. Rana Sanga also encouraged Babur’s entry, hoping to weaken the Lodis. Answer: (B) Medini Rai, the ruler of Chanderi
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Medini Rai was not among those who requested Babur to invade India. The invitations mainly came from Afghan nobles dissatisfied with Ibrahim Lodi’s harsh rule. Daulat Khan Lodi, governor of Punjab and his son Dilawar Khan urged Babur to intervene. Alam Khan Lodi, Ibrahim’s ambitious uncle, also sought Babur’s support to claim the throne. Additionally, Rana Sanga of Mewar encouraged Babur’s advance, expecting a joint effort to weaken the Lodi dynasty. Medini Rai, however, was aligned with Rajput interests and later fought Babur; he never invited him. Thus, option (B) is historically correct.