Charlotte of Cyprus vs Imad-ul-Mulk

Charlotte succeeded her father John II as Queen of Cyprus. Her accession was contested by her half-brother James, leading to a civil war that would ultimately cost her the throne.

Charlotte married Louis of Savoy, Count of Geneva, to strengthen her position. The marriage failed to secure the military support needed to defend her throne against James's rebellion.

Charlotte fought a civil war against her half-brother James, who claimed the throne with support from the Mamluks. She was defeated and forced to flee Cyprus, losing control of the kingdom.

Charlotte fled to Rome after her defeat, seeking support from the Pope and European powers. She spent the rest of her life in exile, unable to regain her throne despite diplomatic efforts.

Charlotte died in exile in Rome, the last Lusignan queen of Cyprus. Her death marked the end of the Lusignan dynasty's claim to the island, which had passed to the Venetian Republic.

Imad-ul-Mulk, a Bahmani governor, declared independence from the declining Bahmani Sultanate and established the Imad Shahi dynasty in Berar. This act was part of the fragmentation of the Bahmani kingdom into the Deccan sultanates.

Imad-ul-Mulk consolidated his control over the Berar region, establishing a stable administration and fortifying key strongholds. He maintained Berar's independence through diplomacy and military preparedness against neighboring sultanates.

Imad-ul-Mulk formed an alliance with Ahmadnagar's Nizam Shahi dynasty against the Vijayanagara Empire and other Deccan rivals. This alliance helped secure Berar's borders and allowed for coordinated military campaigns.