Bahlol Lodi established the Lodi dynasty in Delhi in 1451 and ruled until 1489, consolidating Afghan dominance in northern India. His son Sikandar Lodi succeeded him and reigned from 1489 to 1517, noted for administrative reforms and cultural patronage. Sikandar’s son Ibrahim Lodi then took the throne (1517–1526) but faced internal dissent and rebellion. Ibrahim’s weak position contributed to Babur’s successful invasion; he was defeated and killed at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, which ended Lodi rule and inaugurated Mughal dominance. Thus, Bahlol → Sikandar → Ibrahim is the correct chronological order.