Q. Who was the founder of Bahmani Kingdom?
Answer: Hasan Gangu
Notes: In 1347 AD, the Bahmani kingdom was founded by Hasan Gangu, who after coronation assumed the title of Alauddin Hasan  Bahman Shah and also bore the title of Zafar Khan. He was an Afghan officer who revolted against the Sultan Muhammad-bin- Tughlaq and founded the kingdom.

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