lodh
Lodh, also spelled Lodha or Lodhi, is a surname and ethnonym used in the Indian subcontinent. The term refers to several distinct groups and should not be taken as representing a single community. In historical contexts, the name is most closely associated with the Lodhi dynasty, a Pashtun or Afghan-origin ruling line that held the Delhi Sultanate from the mid-15th century until 1526. Rulers such as Bahlul Khan Lodhi, Sikandar Lodi, and Ibrahim Lodi governed from Delhi, and their reign ended with the Battle of Panipat against Babur, signaling the beginning of the Mughal era in northern India.
In modern demographics, Lodh, Lodha, and Lodhi are used as surnames by various communities across northern and
Notable historical associations include the Lodhi rulers of Delhi, while contemporary usage spans individuals in politics,