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The Lodi dynasty, founded by Bahlul Khan Lodi in 1451, was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate before the advent of the Mughal Empire in 1526.

The Lodi dynasty was the last Afghan dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate, succeeding the Sayyid dynasty. Founded by Bahlul Khan Lodi in 1451, it ruled until the advent of the Mughal Empire in 1526, following the defeat of the last sultan, Ibrahim Lodi, at the Battle of Panipat by Babur. Bahlul Khan Lodi, an Afghan chief, consolidated his power by exploiting internal divisions and strengthening alliances. His successor, Sikandar Lodi, ruled from 1489 to 1517 and is known for his administrative reforms, promotion of agriculture, and expansion of the Sultanate's territory. He founded the city of Agra, which later became an important capital under the Mughals. Ibrahim Lodi, the last sultan, faced a period of great instability and was eventually defeated by Babur in 1526, marking the end of the Lodi dynasty and the rise of the Mughal Empire. The architecture of the Lodi period, such as the Lodi Tombs in Delhi, reflects a blend of Afghan and Indian styles, foreshadowing Mughal architecture.