The Bahmani Kingdom was established by who among the following? 

  1. Hasan Gangu
  2. Firoz Shah Bahmani
  3. Ahmad Shah
  4. Mahmud Gawan 

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Option 1 : Hasan Gangu
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The correct answer is Hasan Gangu.

Key Points

  • Alauddin Bahman Shah (1347-1358):
    • The Bahmani kingdom was established by Alauddin Bahman Shah in 1347 AD.
    • He was also known as Hasan Gangu.
    • He was succeeded by his son Muhammad Shah I.
  • Firoz Shah Bahmani (1397-1422):
    • He was the most remarkable ruler of the Bahmani kingdom.
    • He built an observatory near Daulatabad.
    • He inducted Hindus into the administration on a large scale.
  • Ahmad Shah (1422-1436):
    • He was known as Wali(the saint) due to his association with Sufi Gesu Daraz.
    • He shifted his capital from Gulbarga to Bidar.
  • Mahmud Gawan (1463-1482):
    • He was the prime minister of Muhammad Shah Bahmani II (1463-1518).
    • He was given the title of Malik-ul-Tujjar.
    • He opened several Madarsas for Islamic learning in Bidar.
    • The Bahmani state was the most powerful under the rule of Mahmud Gawan.
    • He was involved in a series of battles against Mahmud Khalji of Malwa over Berar.

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