Q. In the Bahamani sultanate, the terms Deccanis and Afaqis referred to__?
Answer: Nobles
Notes: The Bahamani kingdom had two amir groups: Deccanis (local Muslims) and Afaqis (immigrants from Central Asia, Iran, and Iraq). Deccanis held local influence, while Afaqis introduced Persian art and architecture. Their rivalry caused internal conflicts, affecting the kingdom's stability and political dynamics.

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