Kingdoms Of Bahmani & Vijaynagar (70x100)

The “Kingdoms Of Bahmani & Vijaynagar (70x100)” is a large-format, laminated educational wall chart depicting the historical geography, main features, and era of rivalry between the Bahmani Sultanate and Vijayanagar Empire in medieval southern India.​

Physical Specifications

Size: 70 × 100 centimeters, ideal for classroom, library, or historical displays.​

Material: Multicolour printing on 80 GSM map litho paper, thermally laminated with 30 micron polyester film for durability, and equipped with plastic rollers for hanging.​

Available Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada; certified by the Survey of India.​

Map Content & Educational Features

The chart maps the territorial borders, political divisions, and key regions under the Bahmani Sultanate (1347–1527, centered in the Deccan at Gulbarga/Bidar) and the Vijayanagar Empire (1336–1646, centered at Vijayanagar/Hampi).​

Highlights major cities, capitals (Gulbarga, Bidar, Vijayanagar), trade routes, zones of conflict (especially the Raichur Doab), and riverine features (Krishna, Tungabhadra) relevant to their strategic struggles.​

Significant dynasties and rulers: Bahmani (Alauddin Bahman Shah, Firoz Shah, Ahmad Shah Wali); Vijayanagar (Harihara, Bukka, Deva Raya I/II, Krishna Deva Raya, Sadasiva Raya).​

Accompanying notes describe cultural, military, and architectural achievements: Bahmani Persian-influenced art and tombs, Vijayanagar’s temples, pavilions, and inscriptions, and notable battles such as Talikota (1565).​

The map may also indicate important neighboring powers (Yadavas, Hoysalas, Kakatiyas, and Pandyas) and conquests across Karnataka, Andhra, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.​

Historical Context

These kingdoms shaped South Indian politics, society, and culture from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries, marked by cycles of rivalry and alliance.​

The Bahmani Sultanate, as the first major Muslim power in the Deccan, and Vijayanagar, as a prominent Hindu empire, contributed to the region’s architectural, economic, and artistic legacy.​

The chart provides a comprehensive, visual overview of medieval Deccan history, regional identities, and cultural cross-fertilization, supporting lessons on India’s pluralistic past.​

This educational map is perfect for illustrating the political and cultural interactions of the two great medieval South Indian powers, their rivals, territory, and contributions to subcontinental history.​