Question

How did the kingdoms of Vijaynagar and Bahamani emerge?

Answer 1

1. Kingdom of Vijaynagar:
   1. The brothers Harihar and Bukka were Sardars in the service of Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughluque during his reign in Delhi.
   2. There occurred many revolts in the South against the Sultan. 
   3. In 1336 CE, taking advantage of the instability in the South, the two brothers - Harihar and Bukka, founded the kingdom of Vijaynagar in the South.
   4. Harihar became the first king of the Vijaynagar Kingdom and Hampi in today’s Karnataka was its capital.
2. Kingdom of Bahamani:
   1. During the reign of Sultan, some of the Sardars in the Deccan revolted against him.
   2. Taking advantage of this, their leader, Hasan Gangu, defeated the army of the Sultan and founded the Bahamani Kingdom in 1347 CE.
   3. Hasan Gangu became the first Sultan of the Bahamani Kingdom and Gulburga in today’s Karnataka was its capital.