Qasim Barid I

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Qasim Barid I was the first independent sultan of Bidar.

Qasim Barid I lead one of the first revolts against the Bahmani Sultanate. He was able to get himself made chief of state but had seriously undermined the stability of the nation. [1] The founding of the dynasty occurred in 1492.[2]

Some have claimed that Qasim Barid was of Hungarian descent.[3]

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  1. ^ Qasim Barid (Bahmani minister) - Britannica Online Encyclopedia
  2. ^ webindia123.com-Indian History-Medieval-Delhisultanate-THE BAHMANI DYNASTY OF THE DECCAN
  3. ^ QASIM, THE HUNGARIAN FOUNDER OF THE BARID SHAHI DYNASTY OF AHMADABAD BIDR, IN SOUTHERN INDIA - ELLIS s5-VII (178): 408 - Notes and Queries