Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding Mahmud Gawan:

1. Under his leadership, the Bahmani kingdom reached its greatest territorial extent.

2. He divided the kingdom into 8 provinces called tarafs, ruled by salaried tarafdars.

3. He was successful in maintaining the balance between the factions of the Bahmani nobility.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2 only
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Mahmud Gawan was the prime minister of several Bahmani Sultans. He ruled the kingdom with great tact and capability. He led the kingdom to expand into the east and the west.

He brought about administrative reforms whereby the kingdom was divided into 8 provinces or tarafs headed by salaried tarafdars.

However, he was unable to contain the rivalry between the factions of the nobility, which ultimately costed him his life.