The Khandesh Sultanate

Malik Raja Ahmad, also known as Ahmad Shah I, founded the Khandesh Sultanate in 1382.

Burhanpur was the capital of the Khandesh Sultanate from its foundation in 1382 until its conquest by the Mughals in 1601.

The Khandesh Sultans were Muslims, and Islam was the official religion of the sultanate.

Malik Nasir Khan, who ruled from 1437 to 1457, was a patron of literature and art. He commissioned the construction of several mosques and tombs, and he also encouraged the development of local literature.

The Khandesh Sultanate came to an end in 1601 when it was conquered by the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Akbar, the Mughal emperor, conquered the Khandesh Sultanate in 1601.

Malik Bahadur Khan was the last ruler of the Khandesh Sultanate. He was defeated by the Mughals in 1601.

Cotton was a major agricultural product of the Khandesh Sultanate.

Asirgarh Fort was the main stronghold of the Khandesh Sultans.

Malik Adil Khan I, who ruled from 1457 to 1503, was known for his military conquests and expansion of the sultanate.

The administrative division of the Khandesh Sultanate was known as Sarkars.

Malik Nasir Khan is known for his construction of mosques and tombs.

Jizya was the tax levied by the Khandesh Sultans on non-Muslims.

Malik Adil Khan I is known for his patronage of trade and commerce.

The Tapti River flowed through the Khandesh Sultanate.