Name Mohammed gawan's achievements. explain
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Military achievements:
Gawan led a successful expedition against the combined armies of Orissa and Khandesh.
He occupied the fertile areas of Bidar, Daultabad and Berar.
Explanation:
Diplomatic skill:
Very diplomatically, Gawan secured the help of the Sultans of Jaunpur, Bengal and Gujarat to subdue the powerful ruler of Malwa. Ultimately peace was restored between Malwa and Bahamni Kingdoms
The existing four provinces were divided into two each and created eight ‘Tarafs’.
(ii) He reduced the powers of the governors of these ‘Tarafs’ (Provinces).
(iii) In each of these eight ‘Tarafs’ some areas were kept reserve for the control of the Central Government and for their administrative control, officials were appointed by the Centre.
(iv) Orders were issued by him for placing one fort in each province under the charge of the governor and others under the control of military commanders appointed by the Sultan.
(v) He put a check on the powers of the nobles.
(vi) He introduced a fair system of justice.
Mahmud Gawan served with a great distinction as Prime Minister of three Bahamni Sultans for about twenty three years from 1458 to 1481 A.D.
On account of his contribution to the Bahamni in making rapid progress in different fields, Ferishta described Gawan as a fruit of the royal garden and wrote an eulogy of him in about 40 lines.
Military reforms:
Service conditions of the soldiers were improved. Better discipline was enforced in the army.
Personal accomplishments:
Although he was at the helm of affairs of the state, he lived a very simple life. He cooked food in earthen vessels and slept on mattress. He was a great scholar and wrote two books. He loved the company of scholars. On every Friday night, he used to visit various places of worship of the Muslims. He gave help to the poor and the needy.