What was the capital of the Bahmani kingdom?

The initial capital was Gulbarga (Ahsanabad), but it was later shifted to Bidar in 1424.

Rise of Regional Sultanates

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2016

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ID: MED_REG_2016_156 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Founder of Bahamani Kingdom?

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The Bahmani Kingdom was founded in 1347 by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah, also known as Zafar Khan. He led a rebellion against the Delhi Sultanate to establish this independent Deccan state.