15th Century States Khandesh Multan and Mewar

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Khandesh

Mallik Raja

  • In 1382, Mallik Raja declared himself independent;
  • He claimed his descent from Kalipha Umar Faruqui, hence his dynasty is called the Faruqui dynasty;
  • Gujarat was the nearest rival of Khandesh; ­

Nasir Shah H

  • He married Hoshang Shah՚s sister;
  • He captured Asirgarh;

Ada Shah II

  • His reign lasted up to 1533;
  • He built citadel at Burhanpur;
  • ⚹He strengthened Asirgarh fort;

Bahadur Khan

  • He was the last ruler of Khandesh;
    • Bahadur Khan was imprisoned by Akbar in 1601 and Khandesh became a part of Mughal Empire; ­

VIM. Sind

  • It was ruled by Sumras;
  • They claimed descent from ancient Iranian Emperor Zamshed and therefore established and used the title ‘Zam’ before their name; ­
  • According to Tarik-i-Tahri, they ruled from 1300 - 1439;
  • The most important king was Zam Nizamuddin (1389 - 1391) ;
  • Finally in 1522, Humayun annexed Singh;

Multan

  • The most important ruler was Ray Sahrah (1445 - 1470) ;
  • He assumed the title Sultan Qutubuddin; ­
  • In 1527, it became a part of the Mughal empire;

Mewar

  • The most important king was Rana Khumba, (1433 - 1468) ;
  • He wrote a commentary ‘Geet Govinda’ and ‘Chandi Satkam’ ;
  • He erected Kirti Stambh and Vijay Stambh.