Lodhi (also sometimes Lodi) 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. The Pashtuns (also Pushtun, Pakhtun (Persian:پختون), ethnic Afghan, or Pathan) are an ethno-linguistic group consisting mainly of eastern Iranian stock living primarily in eastern and southern Afghanistan, and the North West Frontier Province, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Baluchistan provinces of Pakistan. ... The Ghilzais (also known as Khiljis or Ghaljis) are one of two largest groups of Pashtuns, along with the Durrani tribe, found in Afghanistan with a large group also found in neighboring Pakistan. ... Turkic peoples are Northern and Central Eurasian peoples who speak languages belonging to the Turkic family, and who, in varying degrees, share certain cultural and historical traits. ... Composite satellite image of South Asia Map of South Asia. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) (sometimes also spelled Moslem) is an adherent of Islam. ...

Members of this tribe established the Lodhi dynasty, which ruled over the Delhi Sultanate and included the prominent ruler Ibrahim Lodhi. The Lodi Dynasty ( 1451 to 1526), was the last phase of the Delhi Sultanate. ... The Delhi Sultanate (دلی سلطنت), or Sulthanath-e-Hind(سلطنتِ ہند)/Sulthanath-e-Dilli(سلطنتِ دلی) refers to the various Afghan dynasties that ruled in India from 1210 to 1526. ... Ibrahim Lodhi (died April 21, 1526) was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. ...

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. Khan (sometimes spelled as xan, han, Polish chan) is a title with many meanings, originally commander, leader or ruler, in Mongolian and Turkish. ...

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. Tribal Lodhis were Cultivators. They are now prominently found in the Northern part of India.

Lodhi community is diversified in many parts of India. A part of community is very much prominant in the central India, especially in Vidarbha and its area near Madhya Pradesh. The community speaks its own language called Lodhi which has different versions for different regions. It has further sub-classes in it like Maha Lohi, Rajput Lodhi, Dhor Lodhi, 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.

Until year 2004, this cast belonged to Open Category of cast classification in India. In 2004 the Lodhi cast was classified in to Other Backword Class (OBC).