Lodi dynasty

The Lodi dynasty (Persian: سلسله لودی) was a dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526. It was the fifth and final dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, and was founded by Bahlul Khan Lodi when he replaced the Sayyid dynasty.

Lodi dynasty
(Delhi Sultanate)
سلسله لودی
1451–1526
Map showing the territory under the Lodi dynasty.
CapitalDelhi
Common languagesPersian (court, revenue records)
Hindavi
Religion
Sunni Islam
GovernmentMonarchy
Sultan 
 1451–1489
Bahlol Lodi (first)
 1489–1517
Sikander Lodi (2nd)
 1517–1526
Ibrahim Lodi (last)
History 
 Established
1451
 Disestablished
1526
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Sayyid dynasty
Jaunpur Sultanate
Mughal Empire
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