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Khandesh Sultanate (Farooqi dynasty)

Also known as Farooq Shahi dynasty

1382 – 1601 CE · about 219 years

The Farooqi dynasty ruled the Khandesh Sultanate in central India from 1382. Its founder, Malik Ahmad, settled at Thalner on the Tapti River after fleeing the Deccan. The Mughal emperor Akbar annexed it in 1601.

Key facts

Dates	1382 – 1601 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Thalner, Burhanpur
Founder	Malik Ahmad
Religion(s)	Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Delhi Sultanate

Followed by

Mughal Empire

Sources

Wikipedia – Farooqi dynasty

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.