States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams

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Gulbarga was the capital of the Bahamani Sultanate from 1347 to 1425.
Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah (also known as Hasan Gangu or Zafar Khan) founded the sultanate in 1347 after rebelling against the Delhi Sultanate and established its headquarters at Aḥsanābād (Gulbarga).
In 1425, Ahmad Shah I shifted the capital to Bidar (Muḥammadābād).
Halebidu, Hampi, and Badami were capitals of Hoysala, Vijayanagara, and Chalukya dynasties, respectively.

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Krishna Deva Raya founded a suburban township called Nagalapuram after his mother near Vijayanagar. Some of the most detailed descriptions of Vijayanagar come from the period of Krishna Deva Raya.

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Hasan Gangu, a former Brahmin, founded the Bahmani Sultanate in 1347, claiming descent from Bahman Shah. It was the first independent Muslim kingdom in South India, with capitals at Gulbarga and Bidar. His reign initiated significant cultural and architectural developments, including Gulbarga Fort and Jama Masjid, influencing Deccan’s history.

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During the rule of the Bahmani kingdom, the prime minister was known as wazir or vakil-us-sultanate. The minister responsible for the finances of the kingdom was known as the amir-i-jumla and wazir-i-ashraf was the Minister responsible for external affairs.

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The administrative system during the rule of the Bahamani kingdom was well-organized. Alauddin I divided the kingdom into four divisions called tarafs each entrusted under the command of an officer called tarafdar.

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Hussain Nizam Shah I ruled from 1553 to 65 CE. Hussain Nizam Shah I believed that it was in the interest of  Ahmednagar’s to establish cordial relations with the Portuguese.

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Yusuf Adil Khan, son of King Agha Murad, was of Turkish descent and served under Mahmud Gawan in the Bahmani Sultanate. He became governor of Bijapur and founded the Adil Shahi dynasty in 1490, introducing Persian culture and architecture, including the Gol Gumbaz.

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Abdullah Qutb Shah had a long reign of 46 years from 1626 to 72 CE. He was the sixth ruler of Golconda dynasty. He succeeded Muhammad Qutb Shah. He made further additions to the Golconda fort.

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Ibn Bututa, Moroccan traveller, visited India during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. He came to Vijayanagar during the reign of Harihar I.

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Rudrabhatta wrote Jagannatha Vijaya in the Champu style relating the life of Krishna leading up to his fight with the demon Banasura.