Leadership and Cultural Patronage:
- Renowned for scholarly pursuits in religious and natural sciences, enhancing cultural development.
- Established a multilingual and culturally diverse court, promoting inclusivity.
Administrative Reforms:
- Inducted Hindus into administration, particularly in revenue management, fostering unity.
- Encouraged astronomy and established an observatory near Daulatabad, promoting scientific advancement.
Military Campaigns and Legacy:
- Expanded towards Berar and engaged in battles against Vijayanagara, targeting the Krishna-Godavari basin.
- Cultural and administrative shifts laid the foundations for Bahmani cultural dominance.
Ahmad Shah I: Strategic Expansion and Governance (1422-1436)
Succession and Military Campaigns:
- Ascended after Firuz Shah's abdication, notable for his connection with Sufi saint Gesu Daraz, enhancing spiritual influence.
- Continued military expansion towards Warangal and the eastern seaboard, strengthening territorial claims.
Capital Shift and Consolidation:
- Moved the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar to enhance control over newly acquired territories.
- Extended influence into Malwa, Gondwana, and the Konkan region, boosting regional power.
