BPSC Prelims Exam-60-62rd The Bahamani Kingdom was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah in 1347 AD. He was also known as Hasan Ganga or Zafar Khan before assuming the throne name. He was a Turkish officer in the service of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
Who was the founder of the Bahamani Kingdom?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2006 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Bahmani Kingdom)
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Answer: D. Hasan Ganga
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