Multiple choice Which of the following was not an independent kingdom of the South in the 14th century? The Vijayanagar empire The Bahmani Kingdom of Gulbarga and Bidar The Qutub Shahi Kingdom of Golconda The Sultanate of Madura Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The Qutub Shahi dynasty of Golconda was established in the early 16th century (1518), not the 14th century.