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Sikandar Khan Lodi

Sultan of Delhi from 1489 to 1517

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Sikandar Khan Lodi, born Nizam Khan also known as Sikandar II, was Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate between 1489 and 1517. He became ruler of the Lodi dynasty after the death of his father Bahlul Khan Lodi in July 1489. The second and most successful ruler of the Lodi dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, he was also a poet of the Persian language and prepared a diwan of 9000 verses. He made an effort to recover the lost territories which once were a part of the Delhi Sultanate and was able to expand the territory controlled by the Lodi Dynasty.

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Place of death
Delhi wd
Citizenship
Delhi Sultanate wd
Occupation
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  • Sultan of Hindustan (Sultan of Delhi) (17 July 1489 – 21 November 1517)

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When was Sikandar Khan Lodi born?
Sikandar Khan Lodi was born on 17 July 1458.
What positions has Sikandar Khan Lodi held?
Positions held by Sikandar Khan Lodi include: Sultan of Hindustan (Sultan of Delhi) (1489–1517).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sikandar Khan Lodi · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2597227 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Lodhi Gardens Tombs 092.jpg by Anupamg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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