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For the effective administration, the Bahamani kings divided their empire into ______.

  1. jagirs

  2. Provinces

  3. Iqtas

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hasan Gangu was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom. In 1347 AD, he established the Bahamani Kingdom. In the Bahamani Kingdom, the Sultans followed the feudal type of administration. The kingdom was divided into provinces called Tarafs. The Governor who controlled tarafs were called Tarafdar or Amir.

Which of the following was the court language in the Bahamani Kingdom?

  1. Persian

  2. Arabic

  3. Both A and B

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hasan Gangu was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom. The Sultans in Bahamani kingdom followed a feudal type of administration. The Bahamani Sultans gave great attention to education. They encouraged learning of Persian and Arabic languages. 

Who assumed the title Ala-ud-din Hasan Shah Bahman?

  1. Hari Hara

  2. Bukka Rai

  3. Hasan Gangu

  4. Balban


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hasan Gangu established the Bahamani kingdom based in Gulberg in Northern Karnataka and assumed the title of Abu-i- Muzaffar Ala-ud-din Bahman Shah. He was also called Zafar Khan. Bahmani kingdom lasted for 180 years. Bahmani Sultanate was at its peak during the Prime Ministership of Gawan.

Which of the following building's architecture is inspired from Gol Gumbaz?

  1. General Post Office, Mumbai

  2. Wales Museum, Mumbai

  3. Both A and B

  4. Tajmahal, Agra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The building of General Post Office, Mumbai had been designed by John Begg in Indo- Saracenic style. The central dome of building strongly resembles with the Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur. The Wales Museum of Mumbai was also constructed in Indo-Sarsanic style.  The main elevation is crowned by dome that in its profile and sculpture detailing is reminiscent of and inspired by the sculptural forms of Bijapur Gol Gumbaz.

Any sound made in the inner gallery of Gol Gumbaz gives rise to multiple echoes and returns it to the same person several times.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur. It was constructed by Adil Shah II. It is also known as the whispering gallery because when one whispers, the lingering echo of a whisper is heard in the opposite corner.

Which of the following is/are the architectural feature of Gol Gumbaz?

  1. Area of Gol Gumbaz is 18000 sq. feet. Its dome, has an external diameter of 43.2 metres.

  2. There are four towers attached to its four corners.

  3. Each tower or turret has seven storeys with a small dome at the top.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gol Gubaz is a tomb of Mohammad Adil Shah. The tomb is a giant cube topped with a hemispherical dome. Area of Gol Gumbaz is 18000 sq feet. Its dome has an external diameter of 43.2 meters. There are four towers attached to its four corners. Each tower has seven storeys. Each story has seven arched windows with a small dome at the top. 

Where is the Gol Gumbaz situated?

  1. Golconda

  2. Bijapur

  3. Bidar

  4. Ahmednagar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gol Gumbaz is situated in Bijapur. In Bijapur, it is called the whispering gallery because when one whispers, lingering echo of the whisper is heard in the opposite corner. It is the mausoleum of Adil Shah, the Sultan of Bijapur. Construction of the tomb was started in 1626 and was completed in 1656.

Provinces in the Bahamani kingdom were managed by _______.

  1. Soldiers

  2. Nobles

  3. Governors

  4. Priests


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bahamani Kingdom was the most powerful kingdom. Hasan Gangu was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom. He was a Turkish officer of Devgiri. The Sultans in Bahamani Kingdom followed a feudal type of administration. The kingdom was divided into many provinces called Tarafs. The Governor who controlled Tarafs were called Tarafdars.

Who built the Gol Gumbaz?

  1. Adil Shah I

  2. Adil Shah II

  3. Firozshah Bahamani

  4. Mahmud Gawan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur. It was constructed by Adil Shah II. Its construction was started in 1626 AD and ended in 1656 AD. It was designed by an architect named Yaqut of Dabul. The architectural style of this Gumbaz is Deccan Indo- Islamic. Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur is called "Whispering Gallery" because when one whispers, the lingering echo of a whisper is heard in the opposite corner.

Gol Gumbaz is the tomb of _______.

  1. Firozshah Bahamani

  2. Mahmud Gawan

  3. Hasan Gangu

  4. Muhammad Adil Shah


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur It is the tomb of Muhammad Adil Shah II. Its construction was started in 1626 and ended in 1656 AD. It was designed by Yakut of Dabul and an example of Indo-Islamic architectural style. The inscriptions over tomb in south and main archway mention the date of Muhammad Adil Shah's death.