Nizam Khan was the second son of Bahlul Lodi. Bahlul Lodi nominated him as the next Sultan and when he came to power after his father’s death in 1489, he took up the title Sikandar Lodi.
In 1504, Sikandar Lodi founded the city of Agra and soon shifted his capital there from Delhi. Apart from defeating Rajput kings and suppressing Afghan nobles, he was also known for his efficient administration.
He abolished corn duties and patronized trade and commerce. Lodi had great interest in cultural development as well. He patronized learning and ordered for Persian translations of Sanskrit works in medicine. He was a reputed poet who wrote under the pen-name Gulruk. However, the conquest and annexation of Bihar is considered to be his greatest achievement.
Sikandar had a son named Ibrahim Lodi who was notorious for his deeds like insulting the nobles. He was killed at Panipat in 1526, by Babur’s army in what came to be known as the First Battle of Panipat. Daulat Khan Lodi, the then governor of Punjab had invited Babur to invade India.
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