The age of Vijayanagara empire: It's foundation, conflicts with Bahmani Kingdom. Accession of Portuguese. The Bahmani Kingdom: Its Expansion and Disintegration, Firuz Shah Bahman & Ahmed Shah-I.

Leadership and Cultural Patronage:

• --> Known for his scholarly pursuits in religious and natural sciences.
• --> Multilingual and culturally diverse court environment.

Administrative Reforms:

• --> Significant induction of Hindus into administration, especially in revenue management.
• --> Encouraged astronomy and established an observatory near Daulatabad.

Military Campaigns and Legacy:

• --> Expansion towards Berar and battles against Vijayanagara, focusing on Krishna-Godavari basin.
• --> Cultural and administrative shifts under his rule laid foundations for Bahmani cultural dominance.