Sikandar Lodhi was the second ruler of the Lodhi dynasty in India, reigning from 1489 to 1517. He is known for his efforts to strengthen the Delhi Sultanate and for his administrative reforms, which improved governance and revenue collection. Sikandar was also a patron of arts and culture, promoting Persian literature and architecture during his rule. He is often remembered for his military campaigns against regional kingdoms, which expanded his territory. Sikandar Lodhi established the city of Lodhi Gardens in Delhi, which served as a significant architectural achievement of his time. His reign marked a period of relative stability before the rise of the Mughal Empire.