Chapter 6 · Topic 6.3 · Prelims + Mains3 of 3
Regional Kingdoms: Gujarat and Malwa
Key points
- Gujarat and Malwa sultanates.
Prelims box: facts and traps
| Gujarat Sultanate | Fact |
|---|---|
| Founder | Zafar Khan (Muzaffar Shah), 1407 |
| Ahmad Shah I | Founded Ahmedabad (1411), today a UNESCO World Heritage City (2017) |
| Mahmud Begada (1458–1511) | Took Girnar (Junagadh) and Champaner; joined Egypt against the Portuguese (won at Chaul 1508, lost at Diu 1509) |
| End | Annexed by Akbar (1572–73) |
| Malwa Fact | |
| Sultanate | |
| Founder Dilawar Khan Ghuri (about 1401) | ; Hoshang Shah Moved the capital to Mandu |
| his marble tomb there is admired | |
| Buildings Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jama Masjid at Mandu | ; End Baz Bahadur lost Malwa to Akbar (1561–62) |
| the story of Baz Bahadur and Rupmati is still told | . |
- Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, with Mahmud Begada's buildings, is also a UNESCO site (2004).
Gujarat and Malwa
| Gujarat Sultanate | Fact |
|---|---|
| Founder | Zafar Khan (Muzaffar Shah), 1407 |
| Ahmad Shah I | Founded Ahmedabad (1411), today a UNESCO World Heritage City (2017) |
| Mahmud Begada (1458–1511) | Took Girnar (Junagadh) and Champaner; joined Egypt against the Portuguese (won at Chaul 1508, lost at Diu 1509) |
| End | Annexed by Akbar (1572–73) |
| Malwa Fact | |
| Sultanate | |
| Founder Dilawar Khan Ghuri (about 1401) | |
| Hoshang Shah Moved the capital to Mandu; his marble tomb there is admired | |
| Buildings Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jama Masjid at Mandu | |
| End Baz Bahadur lost Malwa to Akbar (1561–62); the story of Baz Bahadur and Rupmati is still told |
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, with Mahmud Begada’s buildings, is also a UNESCO site (2004). Questions on world heritage often draw on these kingdoms.
Mains box: analysis and answer points
- Questions on world heritage often draw on these kingdoms.
- Likely next angle: Ahmedabad and Champaner (UNESCO)
Practice
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In 150 words, explain the significance of Regional Kingdoms with one recent example.
Flashcards (3)
Who founded Ahmedabad?
Ahmad Shah I (1411).
Gujarat sultan who took Champaner?
Mahmud Begada.
Capital of the Malwa sultans?
Mandu.
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