Bahmani Empire under Sultan Alauddin Bahman Shah
Under Hasan Shah, the power of the Bahmani empire was at its peak. The Prime Minister and General Mahmud Gawan played an important role in the expansion of the Bahmani Sultanate from Daulatabad (West) to Bhongir in Telangana (East), and from the Warangal River (south) to Krishna (North). During its risen period, the Bahmani empire was constantly involved in battles with the Hindu Empire, named Vijaynagar Empire in the south.
Alauddin Shah, according to Farishta, was a very kind ruler who constantly maintained a policy of generosity. His generosity can be seen as according to Ismail, he was the first Muslim king of India to decree that ‘Jizya’ not be imposed on Hindus. Also, he permitted duty-free importation of all agricultural products into his reign. He ruled for eleven years, from the year 1347 to the year 1358. Considering the administration purposes, the Empire, later on, was divided into five subsidiary powers known as the Deccan sultanates. And he appointed a governor for each region.
During the years 1347 to 1425 AD, the Bahmani Empire was constantly engaged in conflicts with the Vijayanagara Empire over the control of Deccan. Gulbarga was the capital of the Bahmani, which was then relocated to the Bidar in the year 1425 AD.
Bahmani Kingdom
The Bahmani Empire was famously known as the Bahmani Sultanate, which was considered the first independent Islamic kingdom in south India during the medieval era. The empire was founded as a result of the revolt against Muhammad Bin Tughlaq by the Turkish Governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, during the year 1347. He was also famous by the name Zafar Khan.
The Bahmani empire was considered a powerful kingdom for around 200 years. Until the battle between Krishnadeva Raya and the last ruler of the Bahmani Kingdom. Later Bahmani Sultanate was divided into 5 distinguished states, which were collectively known as the Deccan Sultanates.
Table of Content
- Overview of Bahmani Kingdom
- History and Background of Bahmani Kingdom
- Bahmani Empire under Sultan Alauddin Bahman Shah
- Bahmani Kingdom after Sultan Alauddin Hasan
- Political Structure and Administration of Bahmani Kingdom
- Art and Architecture in the Bahmani Kingdom
Bahamani Kingdom