"The princes of the Bahmani maintained their superiority by valour only; for in power, wealth and extent of the country, the Rayas of Bijarnagar (Vijayanagar) greatly exceeded them". Who among the following made this statement?

Explanation

The question asks to identify the source of a specific historical observation comparing the Bahmani Sultanate and the Vijayanagar Empire (referred to as Bijarnagar in the quote). The statement highlights that the Bahmani rulers maintained their dominance primarily through courage and valor, whereas the Vijayanagar rulers possessed greater power, wealth, and territorial extent.