The Farooqi dynasty or the Farooq Shahi was the ruling dynasty of the Khandesh Sultanate from its inception in 1382 till its annexation by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1601. The founder of the dynasty, Malik Ahmad participated in a rebellion against the Bahmani ruler Muhmmad Shah I in his early years. When he was compelled to flee from Deccan, he established in Thalner on the Tapti River. After receiving the grant of the fiefdoms of Thalner and Karanda from Firuz Shah Tughluq in 1370, he conquered the region around Thalner, which later became known as Khandesh. By 1382, he started ruling independently.
Asirgarh (Asir) Fort in Burhanpur District in Madhya Pradesh (formerly part of Khandesh Region under Farooqi Rulers), India
Description engraved on Marble at the entrance of Jama Masjid Asirgad (Asir) constructed by Adil Khan in 1590
Jama Masjid on top of Asirgarh (Asir) Fort.
Falcon Mohur of Akbar, minted in Asir. This coin was issued in the name of the Mughal ruler Akbar, to commemorate the capture of the Khandesh sultanate Asirgarh (Asir) Fort on 17 January 1601 CE. Legend: "Allah is great, Khordad Ilahi 45, struck at Asir".
Abu'l-Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar, popularly known as Akbar the Great, and also as Akbar I, was the third Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1556 to 1605. Akbar succeeded his father, Humayun, under a regent, Bairam Khan, who helped the young emperor expand and consolidate Mughal domains in the Indian subcontinent.
Akbar with a lion and a calf, by Govardhan, c. 1630
Akbar as a boy
Akbar training an elephant
Akbar hawking with Mughal chieftains and nobleman, accompanied by his guardian Bairam Khan