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Multiple choice history bahmani and vijayanagar kingdoms bahamani kingdoms bahmani adil shahs bahmani kingdom

Mahmud Gawan was killed by the ______ in 1481 A.D.

  1. farmers

  2. traders

  3. nobles

  4. priests
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud Gawan was a wise scholar and great administrator. He improved the administrative system, systematized finances, encouraged public education, reformed the revenue system and disciplined army. In 1481, Muhammad Gawan was persecuted by the Deccan Muslim nobles who were jealous of him.

Multiple choice history bahmani and vijayanagar kingdoms bahamani kingdoms bahmani adil shahs bahmani kingdom

Under which Bahamani ruler, Mahmud Gawan acted as the Wazir (Prime Minister)?

  1. Aladdin Hassan Bahman Shah

  2. Muhammed Shah I

  3. Muhammad Shah II

  4. Muhammad Shah III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In 1463 AD, Muhammad Shah III became the Sultan at the age of nine. Muhammad Gawan became the regent of infant ruler. Under Muhammad Gawan's leadership, the Bahamani kingdom became powerful. Muhammad Gawan defeated the rulers of Konkan, Orissa, Sangameshwar, and Vijaynagar.

Multiple choice history bahmani and vijayanagar kingdoms bahamani kingdoms bahmani adil shahs bahmani kingdom

Which of the following statement/s is true regarding Mahmud Gawan?

  1. He encouraged trade and thus brought prosperity to the state.

  2. He took several steps to encourage agriculture.

  3. He was an enlightened administrator.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

He was a very wise scholar and a great administrator. He improved the administration, systematized finances, encouraged public education, brought the property to the state, encouraged trade and agriculture, disciplined the army and eliminated corruption. 

Multiple choice history bahmani and vijayanagar kingdoms bahamani kingdoms bahmani adil shahs bahmani kingdom

The Bahamani dynasty ruled for ______.

  1. 100 years

  2. 165 years

  3. 180 years

  4. 200 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bahamani dynasty ruled from 1347 to 1526 for almost 180 years.  In AD 1347 an independent Muslim State, the Bahamani kingdom was established in South India by Ala-Ud-Din Hasan Gangu by revolting against Delhi Sultanate. By the end of 15th century, the Bahamani rule was plagued with fights and ended with the disintegration of Bahamani Kingdom into 5 states.

Multiple choice history bahmani and vijayanagar kingdoms bahamani kingdoms bahmani adil shahs bahmani kingdom

When Daulatabad (Devagiri) became independent from Delhi Sultanate?

  1. 1334 A.D.

  2. 1347 A.D.

  3. 1354 A.D.

  4. 1364 A.D.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Daultabad was made the capital of Delhi Sultanate from 1327 CE to 1335 CE and renamed it as Daultabad in 1330 CE under the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. Devgiri became independent in 1347 from Delhi Sultanate.