Bhamani

The Bahmani Sultanate was a prominent medieval kingdom in South India, established in the 14th century. It was one of the region's first Muslim states, founded by Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah in 1347. The sultanate included parts of present-day Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Known for its cultural achievements, the Bahmani Sultanate fostered literature, architecture, and the arts, blending Persian and Indian influences. It played a significant role in regional politics, often clashing with neighboring kingdoms, like the Vijayanagara Empire, until its decline in the 16th century, leading to the emergence of successor states.