Role of amiran-i sadah in making the Deccan independent of the Tughlaq rule

The role of the amiran-i sadah (commander-in-chief) played a crucial part in the Deccan region’s journey towards independence from Tughlaq rule during the Sultanate period. One noteworthy example is Malik Maqbul, who held the position of amiran-i sadah in the Bahmani Kingdom. While the Deccan was under the dominion of the Tughlaq dynasty, the amiran-i sadah, along with regional governors and local rulers, actively resisted Tughlaq authority and worked towards establishing their own autonomy. Through strategic alliances, military campaigns, and astute maneuvering, these commanders gradually consolidated their power bases, ultimately leading to the emergence of independent kingdoms like the Bahmani Sultanate and the Vijayanagara Empire in the Deccan region. The amiran-i sadah’s leadership and military expertise played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of the Deccan, enabling it to break free from Tughlaq rule.