678th Bahmani empire foundation day celebrated in Kalaburagi
The event commenced with the offering of floral tribute at the tomb of the first sultan Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah, located in the Shahabazaar area in Kalaburagi.
Sultan Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah established his capital, Ahsanabad (now Kalaburagi), on August 3, 1347. Historians lauded the rich legacy of a dynasty that ruled the Deccan for over two centuries, and explained the contribution of Bahmani rulers in shaping Indo-Islamic architecture and fostering cultural, literary and artistic advancements in medieval India.
Prominent historians, researchers, artists, and social activists gathered to discuss the Bahmani sultanate's enduring contributions to architecture, and cultural heritage.
Bahmani Foundation President Qazi Rizwan ur Rahman Siddiqui said that they have been celebrating the Bahmani Empire Foundation Day for the past three decades with a cultural essence, 'aiming to revive the historical and artistic spirit of this great dynasty'.
Artist and researcher Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel elaborated on the architectural brilliance of the Bahmani rulers, emphasising their creation of a unique Indo-Islamic style that later inspired the Deccan sultanates.
Numismatist Mohammed Ismail showcased and explained rare coins issued during the Bahmani period, providing valuable insights into the economic and cultural history of the empire.
Dr. Qazi Hamid Faisal Siddiqui, Rizwan Qazi, artist Rehaman Patel, Maqsood Afzal Jagirdar, Mohammed Ismail, Jafar Khasim Ansari; social worker Mohammad Merajuddin, Mohammed Yaseen Ashrafi, Badaruddin Qazi and Abdullah Khan were among those who paid tributes to the Bahmani legacy.
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