Ala-ud-din was succeeded by his eldest son Humayun on 4 March 1458 after foiling a bid by the New Comers (Afaqis) to put his younger brother Hasan on the throne. He appointed Mahmud Gawan, Prime Minister of the kingdom.

Sultan’s cousin, Sikandar staked his claim to the throne and insisted on the partition of the kingdom. The timely help of Mahmud Gawan and Khwaja-i-Jahan Turk saved the situation and the rebels were defeated after a fierce battle. Sikander was killed in action. Sultan wanted to chastise Linga, ruler of the Velamas, as he had sided with the rebels.

Linga sought the help of Kapileshwar of Orissa who sent his son Hamir with a large army to Dewarkonda. Bahmani forces were surrounded and had to retreat. Hamir captured Warangal while Linga took possession of Rajachal in February, 1460, The Sultan had to rush back to the capital on hearing that news the Yusuf Turk had released his brother, Hasan Khan and his fellow conspirators Habibullah and others from the prison.

Hasan proclaimed himself to the King and appointed Habibullah as Prime Minister and Yusuf Turk, Commander-in-Chief. Hasan was however, defeated and captured. Hamayun put the rebels to death in a most henious manner and is remembered in history as Zalim or tyrant.

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Even the author of the Burhan, who is more considerate, admits that “the people were so tired of Humayun that they rejoiced at his death”. In spite of the praises lavished on him by his famous Prime Minister, Mahmud Gawan, he cannot be obliterated from the charge of inhuman cruelty.