WHO WAS SIKANDER LODHI

Introduction

In the history of the Lodi Dynasty, the ruling period of Sikander Lodi has been considered as the most glorious period of the ruling of only the Afghan Dynasty. After the death of Bahlul Lodi, Sikander Lodi got the throne and ruled from 1489 to 1517. Based on these historical notes, this current study has been aimed to represent a brief description regarding the ruling period and the nature of Sikander Lodi, the greatest emperor of the Lodi Dynasty. 

Discussion on Sikander Lodi

Among the three Lodi sultans, namely Bahlul Lodi, Ibrahim Lodi and Sikander Lodi, one of the greatest and the ablest sultans was Sikander Lodi. In the history of the Lodi Dynasty, Sikander Lodi has been found as the most successful sultan of the era. The real name of Sikander Lodi is Nizam Khan. Sikander Lodi has been recalled by such phrases as brave and dauntless emperor. Besides being a great encourager of the development of agriculture, this sultan encouraged trade, which resulted in the increment of the economic status. As per the information gathered by historians, the emperor Sikander Lodi himself was a great appreciator of educational improvement as he was a scholar of that time. 

Administration of Sikander Lodi

Historians have found that Sikander Lodi has been one of the greatest administrators and the reason behind it has been stated in the below section:

• • At the time of Sikander Lodi, the administrative process was so strong that the records of different officers were checked thoroughly. 
  • Instances of theft had been punished as well
  • A strict focus has been set on the temporary governors in order to maintain the strict policies
  • The interest of the poor people have been taken care of during the time of Sikander Lodi
  •  In order to increase the exchange rate of different business like products, the roads were built by Sikander Lodi

• The entire administrative system has been controlled and organised by Sikander Lodi

Religious Policy of Sikander Lodi

In accordance with the records found by the historians, it can be stated that Sikander Lodi can be recognised as a decent supervisor. However, it has been found that Sikander Lodi was not a believer of all religions. Sikander Lodi never supports all the religious beliefs in this Dynasty. It has been heard that in the time of his ruling, he even had encouraged the Hindus to take up Islam as their religion. As the historians, have confirmed it for turning the Hindus to Islam, the emperor had used both cash and sword.    

Achievement of Sikander Lodi

The achievement of Sikander Lodi has been listed in the below section:

• In order to save the enormity of the Delhi Sultanate, he showed great victories during his ruling period
• The limit of his realm had been broadened by adding the areas such as Junpur, Chanderi, Gwalior and many more. 
• The emperor has been found to be the greeted supporter of the craftsmanship and the writing
• Sikander Lodi was the founder of the city named Agra and the city was designed with numerous and marvellous structures. 

Discussion about the tomb of Sikander Lodi

The tomb of Sikander Lodi is the tomb of the second and greatest emperor of the Lodi Dynasty. This tomb of Sikander Lodi has been situated in Delhi. In Delhi, within the Lodi garden, this tomb of Sikander Lodi has been situated. This tomb was built within the time period of 1517 to 1518. It has been confirmed by historians that Ibrahim Lodi, Who was the son of Sikander Lodi was the person who built this tomb of Sikander Lodi. As per the geographical information of this particular tomb, it can be stated that the Tomb has been situated within 100 metres away from the place where Bara Gumbad is situated. The design of this tomb is octagonal. In the Indian subcontinent, this tomb has been considered the first garden-tomb.

Reason for being the greatest emperor

In accordance with the information stated by different historians, it can be stated that the ablest emperor of the Lodi Dynasty was Sikander Lodi. Sikander Lodi has gained these appraisals because, in comparison to the other rulers of this Dynasty, the ruling of Sikander Lodi made the most glorious moment for the Dynasty. Being a scholar, the emperor not only supports the development of the education system but the economic condition was improved during his time as well. On the other hand, the influence of having great administrative regulations, the governors had limited chances to commit crimes. Therefore, a fair administrative system took place at the time of Sikander Lodi.

Conclusion

In order to sum up all that has been stated so far in the discussion section of the current study, it can be stated that historians have recognised Sikander Lodi as the ablest emperor of the Lodi Dynasty. In order to remember the name of Sikander Lodi as one of the greatest emperors among the three rulers of the Lodi Dynasty, his son, Ibrahim Lodi built a tomb. The name of the tomb has been chosen after the name of Sikander Lodi. Based on the historical facts, this study further included the achievement of Sikander Lodi and a short discussion based on the tomb of Sikander Lodi as well.