Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Muhammad Shah III Biography and Timeline

Follow Muhammad Shah III through 2 dated historical records for India.

Muhammad Shah III, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1472–1481Years on this page

1472

Mahmud Gawan Madrasa

Sultan · Bahmani ruler · Bidar · House / Bahmani Sultanate

During Muhammad Shah III's reign, minister Mahmud Gawan establishes his celebrated madrasa at Bidar as a major center of learning.

Role range: 1463-1482

1481

Execution of Mahmud Gawan

Sultan · Bahmani ruler · Bidar · House / Bahmani Sultanate

Muhammad Shah III orders the execution of his powerful minister Mahmud Gawan after false accusations, weakening central authority within the Bahmani Sultanate.

Role range: 1463-1482

Records, sources and methodology

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