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Bahmani Kingdom — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements about the Bahmani Kingdom is/are correct? 1. It was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah in 1347 CE. 2. Its capital was initially Gulbarga, later shifted to Bidar. 3. Mahmud Gawan was a prominent ruler who brought the kingdom to its zenith. 4. The Battle of Talikota (1565 CE) was fought between the Bahmani Kingdom and the Vijayanagara Empire.

Q2easy

The term 'Afaqis' in the context of the Bahmani Kingdom refers to:

Q3medium

Which of the following architectural features is NOT characteristic of Bahmani architecture?

Q4easy

The fertile region known as the Raichur Doab was a constant point of conflict between:

Q5hard

Which of the following Deccan Sultanates was the first to declare independence from the Bahmani Kingdom?

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