The founder of Bahmani kingdom who assumed the title of ‘Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah’ was _________.
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Correct answer: D
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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Hasan Gangu.
The founder of the Bahmani Kingdom, who assumed the title of Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah, was Hasan Gangu. He established the Bahmani Sultanate in 1347 CE after revolting against the Delhi Sultanate under Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Originally a governor or military officer under the Tughlaqs, Hasan Gangu declared independence and made Gulbarga (in present-day Karnataka) the capital of his new kingdom. The Bahmani Sultanate became the first independent Muslim kingdom in the Deccan and played a crucial role in the region’s political and cultural development. His reign marked the beginning of a powerful dynasty that lasted for nearly two centuries.