Which of the following correctly matches the Bahmani successor states with their respective founders?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Bijapur – Yusuf Adil Shah; Ahmadnagar – Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah; Golconda – Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk.
Explanation:
☛ Following the disintegration of the Bahmani Sultanate in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, five independent kingdoms known as the Deccan Sultanates emerged.
☛ Bijapur: Founded in 1490 by Yusuf Adil Shah, who established the Adil Shahi dynasty.
☛ Ahmadnagar: Founded in 1490 by Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah, who established the Nizam Shahi dynasty.
☛ Golconda: Founded in 1512 by Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk, who established the Qutb Shahi dynasty.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Berar Sultanate: Established in 1490 by Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk, marking the start of the Imad Shahi dynasty.
☛ Bidar Sultanate: Established in 1492 by Qasim Barid I, founding the Barid Shahi dynasty.
☛ Battle of Talikota (1565): The combined alliance of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda, and Bidar decisively defeated the Vijayanagara Empire.
☛ Architectural Marvels: The famous Gol Gumbaz was constructed in Bijapur, while the iconic Charminar was built in Hyderabad under the Golconda Sultanate.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Who was the founder of the Bahmani Sultanate in 1347? → Alauddin Bahman Shah (Hasan Gangu)
☛ Which Deccan Sultanate was the first to break away from the Bahmani Kingdom? → Berar
☛ In which year was the historic Battle of Talikota fought? → 1565
☛ Who built the world-renowned Gol Gumbaz located in Bijapur? → Muhammad Adil Shah
☛ Which Mughal Emperor permanently annexed Bijapur and Golconda into the Mughal Empire? → Aurangzeb