During his reign, the administration of the sultanate was mainly handled by the Persian prime minister Mahmud Gawan.
[1] His father had appointed a council of regents to ensure the smooth running of the kingdom during his son's minority and so the real power was held by his advisor Mahmud Gawan and his wife Makhduma-e-Jahan Nargis Begum as regents.
Led by Kapilendra Deva, the Gajapati forces, supported by Kakatiya chiefs, engaged in a significant military campaign.
The outcome saw the Bahmani forces, under the leadership of Muhibullah, successfully repelling the Gajapatis, compelling their surrender.
This event played a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of Nizam Shah Bahmani's rule.