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Who was Mahmud Gawan? Briefly discuss his achievements as Successful military general Capable administrator
Asked by Topperlearning User | 20 Apr, 2015, 10:40: AM
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Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister or the ‘wazir’ of the Bahmani king Muhammad Shah III. The kingdom reached the height of its glory under Mahmud Gawan.

  1. He was a successful military general. The boundaries of the kingdom extended under him. He captured the strategic port of Goa from the Vijayanagar kingdom. He also raided and plundered Kanchipuram.
  2. He was a capable administrator as he strengthened the position of the king. The power of the nobles was curbed. He promoted agricultural activities and improved the land revenue system.
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