Yusuf Adil Shah
| Yusuf Adil Shah | |||||
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Painting created c. 1680 in Bijapur. Yusuf Adil Shah, shown seated, is being handed the key of legitimacy by Shah Ismail I of Safavid Iran, symbolizing the unwavering allegiance of the Adil Shahi family to the Shia creed of Islam. All nine Adil Shahi sultans are depicted in the painting in a dynastic assembly probably inspired by Mughal paintings. | |||||
| 1st Sultan of Bijapur | |||||
| Reign | 1490 – 5 December 1510 | ||||
| Predecessor | Position established | ||||
| Successor | Ismail Adil Shah | ||||
| Born | 1450 | ||||
| Died | 5 December 1510 Koilkonda, Telangana | ||||
| Burial | 1510 | ||||
| Spouse | Bubuji Khanum | ||||
| Issue | Ismail Adil Shah Mariam Sultan Khadija Sultan Bibi Sati | ||||
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| Dynasty | Adil Shahi dynasty | ||||
| Religion | Shia Islam | ||||
| Military career | |||||
| Allegiance | Bahmani Sultanate (1481–1490) Bijapur Sultanate (1490–1510) | ||||
| Years of service | 1481–1510 | ||||
| Battles / wars | See list
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Yusuf Adil Shah (1450 – 5 December 1510), referred as Yusuf Adil Khan or Hidalcão by the Portuguese, was the founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty that ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur for nearly two centuries. As the founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty, Yusuf Adil Shah is credited with developing the town of Bijapur and elevating it to significant status.