The Lodi Dynasty was a Muslim dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate in northern India from 1451 to 1526. Founded by Bahlul Lodi, the dynasty marked the transition from the earlier Sayyid Dynasty to a more stable and powerful rule. The Lodi rulers were known for their efforts to consolidate power and expand their territory, as well as for their patronage of architecture and culture. The most notable rulers of the Lodi Dynasty included Sikandar Lodi and Ibrahim Lodi. Sikandar Lodi is remembered for his administrative reforms and the establishment of Agra as a significant city. The dynasty came to an end when Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur, leading to the establishment of the Mughal Empire.