Reign of Mahmud Begada in Gujarat (1470s)

Timeline

1. 1471–1475Kathiawar · SaurashtraMahmud Begada launched a series of expeditions against Rajput princes on the Kathiawar peninsula, besieging fortresses such as Junagadh and compelling local rulers to pay tribute or form alliances, extending Gujarat's influence into the hinterland of Saurashtra.
2. 1475–1480Champaner · Panchmahal districtBegada strengthened his military presence and castle construction in the Champaner area at the foot of Pavagadh hill, preparing for the later capture of the Pavagadh fortress (1484). Champaner later became the sultanate's summer capital, reflecting one origin of his title "Lord of Two Forts."
3. 1476–1480Cambay · CambayMahmud Begada valued revenue from maritime trade, expanding customs and dockyard facilities at ports such as Cambay and building a fleet to protect trade routes, making Gujarat a key hub linking the Indian interior with the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and East Africa.