History • Medieval IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the Bahmani Kingdom: 1. The kingdom was founded by Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah in 1347 following a revolt against Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq. 2. The capital of the Bahmani Kingdom was initially shifted from Gulbarga to Bidar by Mahmud Gawan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah founded the Bahmani Sultanate in 1347 following a rebellion against Muhammad bin Tughluq, making the first statement correct while the second is wrong because the capital was shifted to Bidar earlier by Ahmad Shah I. Mahmud Gawan was a later prime minister renowned for administrative reforms. This dynasty played a dominant role in medieval Deccan politics.
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