As a Prime Minister,Mohammad Gawan, he took the Bahamani Kingdom to great heights. He learnt Muslim religious verses and law at Kairo. He gained proficiency in Arab and Parsi languages. He was responsible for enhancing the glory of Bahamani kingdom by his efficient administration and victories. He conquered Konkana, Goa and Belagavi. He invaded Kanchi and plundered its huge wealth. Thus Mohammad Gawan, as a prime minister of Bahamani kingdom was responsible for all round development of the kingdom.

The another important achievement of Gawan was that he established a madrasa (College) at Bidar to encourage the study of Islamic religion and laws. The building of the college was magnificent construction in the Deccan style. In administration he brought many remorse also.