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Who among the following was the founder of the independent Sultanate of Madurai in the 14th century following the rebellions against the Delhi Sultanate?
A. Jalal-ud-din Ahsan Shah✓ Correct Answer
B. Shams-ud-din Ilyas Shah
C. Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah
D. Dilawar Khan
💡 Solution & Explanation
Jalal-ud-din Ahsan Shah established the independent Madurai Sultanate in 1335 CE after revolting against the imperial authority of Muhammad bin Tughluq. Other contemporary regional uprisings led to the founding of separate kingdoms like the Bahmani Sultanate under Hasan Bahman Shah.
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