When and why was the capital shifted from Gulbarga?

The capital was shifted to Bidar in 1424 because Bidar was located at a higher elevation with a healthier climate and more fertile land.

Capital Cities of the Deccan Sultanates

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Exam Year

2014

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ID: MED_REG_2014_180 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Which of the following was the first capital of the Bahamani Kingdom?

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Correct Option: B

Gulbarga was the first capital of the Bahmani Kingdom, serving as its political center from 1347 until the capital was shifted to Bidar in 1424. It was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah.