Answer» - While Vijaynagar was established in south India, another kingdom called Bahamani state was also established in south.
- The Amirs (Islam leaders) of the Deccan region attacked south India.
- One of the efficient leaders of these Amirs, Hasan, became the Sultan and established the Bahamani dynasty in India.
- He named his state as Bahamani Sultanate.
- There was a capable minister called Mahmud Gavan in this state.
- He was a very efficient administrator.
- He fought many battles and won many states.
- Thus, he played an important role in expanding the Bahamani Sultanate.
- After his death, the power of Bahamani state weakened.
- There were constant wars between Vijaynagar and Bahamani.
- Bahamani state could not withstand this.
- The state weakened and many of its provinces disintegrated.
- Five new states, namely Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Golkonda, Varad and Bidar were formed from Bahamani.
- These states were declared independent.
- This marked the fall of the Bahamani dynasty.
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