Lodhi Dynasty

 LODHI DYNASTY (1451 - 1526)

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 LODHI DYNASTY (1451 - 1526)

 

In this section, we are sharing an important concise note on Lodhi Dynasty (1451-1526). The Lodhis were the last ruling family of the Sultanate Period.

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Founder of Lodhi Dynasty: 

The Lodhi dynasty was founded by Bahlul Shah Lodhi by replacing Alaudin Alam Shah, the last ruler of the Sayyid dynasty. Lodhis were Afgans by race.

Rulers of Lodhi dynasty ( 1451-1525)

Serial no.	Rulers	Tenures
1	Bahlul Khan Lodi	1451 – 1489
2	Sikandar Lodi	1489 – 1417
3	Ibrahim Lodi	1517 – 1526

Important Points From Lodhi Dynasty:

Bahlol Lodhi (1451-1489 bce)

• Bahlol Lodhi was the nephew and son-in-law of Malik Sultan Shah Lodi, the governor of Sirhind in Punjab, India.
• He deposed Shah Alam and laid the foundation of the Lodhi dynasty.
• He adopted the title 'Ghazi'.
• Bahlul spent most of his time in fighting against the Sharqi dynasty and ultimately annexed it.
• He introduced Bahlol copper coins.

Sikander Lodhi (1489-1517 bce)

• Sikander Lodhi was the greatest and noblest of the three Lodhi rulers.
• His real name was Nizam Khan.
• He was a poet of repute, composing under the pen-name of Gulruk.
• Sikander Lodhi founded Agra in 1504.
• He shifted the capital from Delhi to Agra.
• He introduced new yard for land measurement 'Gazz-i-Sikandri'
• He repaired Qutub Minar in 1506.
• He was a good administrator. Price of commodities were very cheap during his reign.

Ibrahim Lodhi (1517-1526)

• Ibrahim Lodhi was the eldest son of Sikander Lodhi.
• He was arrogant but repressive ruler.
• Babar marched against Delhi and defeated and killed Ibrahim Lodhi in the first Battle of Panipath in 1526.
• Ibrahim Lodhi was the last ruler of Lodhi dynasty.
• The Afgan kingdom thus lasted for only seventy five years.
• The Sultanate Period ended in 1526.

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