Vijayanagara and Bahmani Kingdoms: Disintegration of the Delhi Sultanate

Vocabulary terms covering the disintegration of the Delhi Sultanate and the rise of regional powers in medieval India, including the Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms.

Raichur Doab

A fertile and valuable geographical region situated between two rivers that neighbouring kingdoms sought to control.

Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms

Two powerful rival kingdoms that developed in the Deccan region during the medieval period, playing an important role in shaping its political, economic, and cultural life.

Delhi Sultanate

A power that survived for nearly two centuries in medieval India before weakening due to frequent rebellions, constant dynasty changes, and financial strain.

Tughlaq dynasty

The ruling dynasty whose weakening during the 15th and early 16th centuries caused Delhi to lose its central power and split into regional kingdoms.

Muhammad-bin Tughlaq

A ruler of the Delhi Sultanate whose policies placed heavy pressure on the royal treasury, contributing to the empire's decline.

Gujarat, Malwa and Jaunpur

Several regions that grew strong and independent as the central authority of the Delhi Sultanate declined.