Yusuf Adil Shah

Biography:

Yusuf Adil Shah referred as 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 newly formed Bijapur dynasty Yusuf Adil Shah is credited with developing the town of Bijapur and elevating it to significant status.