Lodhi
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Lodi or Lodhi (Urdu: لودھی) is a Pashtun tribe, most likely a sub-group of the larger Ghilzai of Afghanistan and Pakistan who were part of a wave of Pashtuns who pushed east into what is today Pakistan and India. Often accompanying the Turkic who conquered South Asia, the Lodhi established themselves during the Islamic period in South Asia as a Muslim ruling class and were valued warriors.
Members of this tribe established the Lodhi dynasty, which ruled over the Delhi Sultanate and included the prominent ruler Ibrahim Lodhi.
The Lodhi family name is common amongst the Pashtuns. The name is commonly double-barreled with the title of Khan. A typical Lodhi's surname is titled thus: as "Khan Lodhi" or "Khan-Lodhi", while others may prefer to keep the surname "Khan" or "Lodhi". It is important to note that a Khan might not necessarily be of the Lodhi tribe. Lodhi tribe is settled in Afghanistan, NWFP, Punjab and India.
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LODHI-THE HINDU COMMUNITY
Lodhi is also a Hindu community in India. The name Lodhi stands for followers of Lodheshwar which means Lord Shiva. He is one of the three main Hindu gods.
Lodhi community is diversified in many parts of India. A part of community is very much prominent in North and central India, especially in westen UP, Vidarbha and its area near Madhya Pradesh. It has further sub-classes in it like Lodhi Rajput, Lodhi, Lodh,Lodha, Lodh kshatriya etc. The community has diversified to a great extent, which has led it to form highly differentiated groups. There are many groups with varied social and financial standings.
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Lodhi - Indian Festival
Lodhi is also the name of an Punjabi Festival.
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