Write a short introduction of the history of Bhopal in 14th Century.

History of Bhopal in the 14th Century:

During the 14th Century (Delhi Sultanate era under the Khaljis and Tughlaqs), the Bhopal region witnessed dynamic political transitions:

• Decline of Paramara Hegemony: Following the fall of the Imperial Paramaras of Malwa to Alauddin Khalji's general Ain-ul-Mulk Multani (1305 A.D.), the Bhojpal (Bhopal) territory transitioned into localized chieftaincies.
• Gond Kingdom Expansion: The 14th century witnessed the steady rise of local Gond tribal chieftains from Garha-Mandla establishing regional fortresses around Bhopal, Ginnorgarh, and Islamnagar.
• Rajput Feudatory Pockets: Local Chauhan and Tomar Rajput chieftains held small thikanas paying tribute to the Tughlaq governors of Dhar/Ujjain.
• Agrarian and Dam Economy: Continued utilization of the massive Bhojtal (Upper Lake) irrigation networks created by Raja Bhoj, sustaining the local medieval agrarian trade.