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Lahore: The capital of the Kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was Lahore.

Lambadies: are concentrated in Karnataka.

Land Revenue: was the principal source of State income during the period of Mughal India.

Lapis Lazuli: It is a semi-precious blue gem stone valued for its deep blue colour.
The source of lapis lazuli for the people of Harappan culture was Afghanistan.
Blue colour used in the paintings of Ajanta was obtained from imported lapis lazuli.

Local self-government: was introduced in India by Lord Rippon.

Lodhi dynasty: was founded by Bahlol Lodhi in 1451.

Lodhi Sultans: were Afghans.

Lokahitawadi: was the first reformer in Maharashtra to challenge the old authorities and the old traditions.

Lomasa Rishi Cave : is one of the small rock-cut caves in Barabar hills near Gaya. It was dug during Mauryan period. It has a ribbed horseshoe arch in in close imitation of a wooden model, very much like the entrance to the Toda hut. The cave lies unfinished or probably discontinued due to a flaw in the rock.

Lord Canning : was the Governor-General of India when the 1857 revolt broke out.

Lord Macaulay: who had joined the British Council as law member in 1834, is associated with the introduction of English education in India

Lothal: in Gujarat where excavations have brought to light the period of Indus Valley times&endash;town planning, use of burnt bricks, interlinked drainage system.
(This site of the Indus Valley Civilization situated on the sea-plain of formerSaurashtra, 720 km south-east of Mohenjodaro, is located in India).
The excavation made here represent the Harappan culture.
The discovery of a dockyard here measuring 710 feet by 125 feet (found blocked) proves Indian maritime trade with Mesopotamia and other countries.
It is the best example of maritime activity during the Harappan period.

Lucknow Pact (1916): The war between Turkey and Britain aroused anti-British feelings among Muslims and paved the way for co-operation with the Congress.
Both Congress and the Muslim League , in their session at Lucknow in 1916, concluded the famous agreement known as the Lucknow Pact which included the recognition of separate electorates.
In the Lucknow session of the Congress, the Home Rule Leagures were able to demonstrate their political strength.