[1] In the rest of Maharashtra, the first time Islam was brought there was when Alauddin Khilji raided Devagiri, capital of the Yadava dynasty, in 1296.

During this time, many Sufi saints came to the region and spread Islam among common people, although the vast majority remained non-Muslim.

During the 14th century, Muhammad bin Tughlaq attempted to shift his capital to Daulatabad, but soon gave up and moved back to Delhi.

Originally concentrated in the region around Daulatabad, these migrants and their descendants slowly spread throughout the Deccan, bringing their Hindustani dialect and culture.

These sultans, who were ruling over a population that was overwhelmingly non-Muslim, did not follow the advice of their Maulvis to impose strict Shariah in their territories for all citizens.

However in the Bahmani Sultanate, a rift erupted between mulkis (local Deccanis) and non-mulkis (migrants from other parts of the Muslim world), which became court factions.

This region, especially the islands that would make up Mumbai, were constantly being fought over by the Gujarat and Bahamani sultans until the Portuguese arrival.

In 1535, the Gujarat sultanate signed a treaty ceding all of the northern Konkan coast to the Portuguese, ending Islamic rule in the region.

[3] The Khandesh region of North Maharashtra was formerly ruled by the Hindu Chauhans of Asirgarh (now Burhanpur), who were overthrown by Alauddin Khilji.

South of Mumbai was the state of Janjira, founded by a Sheedi Muslim commander who defeated the local ruler, Ramrao Patil, and put himself under the overlordship of the Bijapur Sultans.

The Sultanates continued Muslim rule, although they relied heavily on Hindu jagirdars, especially Marathas, for collection of taxes and maintaining their armies.

Ibrahim Adlil Shah II was also called 'Jagadguru', and patronized both Hindu and Muslim religious and literary figures.

Under the regency of Malik Ambar, a Habshi slave-turned ruler, Ahmednagar successfully led a guerrilla campaign to defeat the Mughal invaders.

After Malik Ambar's death, the new Mughal governor, Aurangzeb, waged constant wars against the Deccan Sultans, and annexed Ahmednagar in 1636 after defeating Shahaji.

After Aurangzeb's death, these territories passed to Nizam-ul-Mulk, who later broke away forming Hyderabad state in 1724 after losing favour at the Imperial court.

The Marathas exercised suzereinty over the Konkan and the entirety of western Maharashtra, while the Nizams continued to control Marathwada.

Islam in Maharashtra is an integral part of the state's cultural and religious fabric, with the Muslim community making up a significant portion of the population.

Cities like Aurangabad, once a prominent Mughal capital, retain rich architectural and cultural legacies, including the famous Bibi Ka Maqbara and numerous mosques.

The Urdu language and literature thrive in Maharashtra, especially in cities like Aurangabad and Mumbai, which have been centers for poets, writers, and scholars.

Islamic festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, and Milad-un-Nabi are celebrated with grandeur, fostering communal harmony across the state.

Daily prayers (Salat), fasting during Ramadan, and the annual pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) are central to the religious lives of Muslims in the state.

The traditional qawwali music, practiced at Sufi shrines, and the popularization of Mughlai cuisine, including dishes like biryani, kebabs, and naan, highlight the Islamic cultural influence on the state.

Despite challenges, efforts toward communal harmony and cultural integration continue to define the spirit of Islam in Maharashtra.