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Political History of Bahamani Kingdom
Political Landscape of the Bahmani Sultanate
Hasan Gangu Bahmani’s rebellion against Muhammad Bin Tughlaq laid the foundation for the Sultanate, with Gulbarga serving as its inaugural capital, situated in present-day Karnataka.
The Vijayanagar Rulers emerged as primary adversaries, with tensions often revolving around the Krishna Tungabhadra Doab region.
Following the reigns of Muhammad Shah III and Muhammad Gawan, the Sultanate witnessed a decline due to the absence of robust leadership, leading to its eventual downfall.
- The Bahmani realm comprised eight provinces, known as tarafs, with each governed by a tarafdar.
- These provinces included Daultabad, Bidar, Berar, and Gulbarga.
- The nobles received fixed salaries, remunerated either in currency or through the allocation of jagirs.
- Within the Empire, the nobility was segregated into Deccanis (long-standing members) and Afaqis (recent arrivals), leading to internal conflicts.
- Additionally, in each province, a designated tract of land (khalisa) was reserved for the Sultan's expenses.
