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Sikandar Lodi

Type Figure Region South Asia Time 1458–1517 Also known as Sikandar Lodi、Sikandar Khan Lodi、Nizam Khan、尼扎姆汗

Sikandar Lodi (1458–1517), born Nizam Khan, was the second son of Bahlul Lodi.…

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  1. 1458–1470Delhi · DelhiBorn in Delhi to a daughter of a goldsmith of Sirhind, he was at a disadvantage in early succession struggles because of his maternal background, but gradually won his father's trust through his military talent.
  2. 1471–1480Eastern Gangetic plain · IndiaFighting under the name Nizam Khan against Sharqi forces alongside his father, he took part in the Battle of Sikandra around 1472 and helped Rai Karan defend Shamshabad around 1480, displaying command ability and building prestige among the Afghan nobility.
  3. 1479–1489Dholpur · Uttar PradeshAfter Dholpur was annexed he was appointed by his father to govern the eastern regions, continuing in the 1480s to campaign against Sharqi remnants and local rajas; he swiftly succeeded after Bahlul Lodi died in July 1489, taking the title Sikandar Shah.

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