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 | |||||||||||
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| 1451–1526 | |||||||||||
Map showing the territory under the Lodi dynasty. | |||||||||||
| Capital | Delhi | ||||||||||
| Common languages | Persian (court, revenue records) Hindavi | ||||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||||
| Sultan | |||||||||||
• 1451–1489 | Bahlol Lodi (first) | ||||||||||
• 1489–1517 | Sikander Lodi (2nd) | ||||||||||
• 1517–1526 | Ibrahim Lodi (last) | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
• Established | 1451 | ||||||||||
• Disestablished | 1526 | ||||||||||
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