Lodhi Dynasty
The Lodhis/Lodis were the last ruling dynasty of the Sultanate period and the first to be headed by the Afghans, who ruled over Sirhind when the Sayyids ruled in India. Bahlol Lodhi (c. 1451 – 1489 CE) • He founded the Lodhi dynasty. • In c. 1476 CE, he defeated the sultan of Jaunpur and annexed it to Delhi Sultanate. He also brought the ruler of Kalpi and Dholpur under the suzerainty of Delhi. He annexed the Sharqui dynasty and introduced Bahlol copper coins. • He died in c. 1489 CE and was succeeded by his son, Sikander Lodhi. Sikander Lodhi (c. 1489 – 1517 CE) • He was the greatest of the three Lodhi sovereigns. He brought the whole of Bihar under his control and many Rajput chiefs were defeated. He attacked Bengal and forced its ruler to conclude a treaty with him and extended his kingdom from Punjab to Bihar. • He was a good administrator, he built roads and many irrigation facilities were provided for the benefit of the peasantry. • He introduced the Gazz-i-Sikandari, a new measu...
