Summary of Bahmani and Vijayanagar Kingdoms

SUMMARY

I

Role of Bahman Shah and Mohammad I, former in founding and latter in consolidating the Bahmani kingdom is dealt with.

Endemic wars between Vijayanagar and Bahmani rulers over the Raichur-Doab region, exhausting both the kingdoms financially, are described.

The split of Bahmani Sultanate into five Deccan Sultanates is narrated. The striking structure of Golkonda fort and its significance are highlighted

II

Establishment of Vijayanagar kingdom by Sangama brothers is traced.

The expansionist policy of Vijayanagar, hindered by the presence of Bahmani Sultanate, leading to constant wars between the two kingdoms is detailed.

Brief rule of Saluva dynasty and the glorious reign of Krishnadevaraya of Tuluva dynasty are explored

The Battle of Talikota and the emergence of nayak kingdoms are explained.

The Adminstration, Society and Economy of the Vijayanagar Empire are analysed