The Bidar Sultanate

Description: The Bidar Sultanate was a Muslim kingdom in the Deccan region of India, founded by Qasim Barid I in 1492. It lasted until 1619, when it was conquered by the Mughal Empire. The sultanate was known for its cultural and architectural achievements, as well as its military prowess.
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Who founded the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Alauddin Khalji

  2. Muhammad Tughluq

  3. Qasim Barid I

  4. Ibrahim Adil Shah I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qasim Barid I, a former governor of Bidar under the Bahmani Sultanate, founded the Bidar Sultanate in 1492.

Which city served as the capital of the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Bidar

  2. Gulbarga

  3. Bijapur

  4. Ahmednagar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bidar served as the capital of the Bidar Sultanate throughout its existence.

What was the official language of the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Persian

  2. Arabic

  3. Kannada

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Persian was the official language of the Bidar Sultanate, as it was the lingua franca of the Muslim world at the time.

Which dynasty ruled the Bidar Sultanate for the longest period?

  1. Barid Shahi dynasty

  2. Imad Shahi dynasty

  3. Nizam Shahi dynasty

  4. Adil Shahi dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Barid Shahi dynasty ruled the Bidar Sultanate from its foundation in 1492 until its conquest by the Mughal Empire in 1619.

Which sultan of the Bidar Sultanate is known for his patronage of literature and art?

  1. Ali Barid Shah I

  2. Ibrahim Barid Shah

  3. Amir Barid Shah I

  4. Qasim Barid III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ali Barid Shah I, who ruled from 1542 to 1580, was a renowned patron of literature and art. He commissioned the construction of several mosques, palaces, and gardens, and also encouraged the development of literary and artistic traditions.

What was the main source of income for the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Mining

  4. Taxes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taxes were the main source of income for the Bidar Sultanate. The sultanate levied taxes on agricultural produce, trade goods, and other sources of revenue.

Which of the following was a major military achievement of the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Conquest of Gulbarga

  2. Defeat of the Vijayanagara Empire

  3. Capture of Raichur

  4. Siege of Bijapur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bidar Sultanate achieved a major military victory by defeating the powerful Vijayanagara Empire in the Battle of Talikota in 1565.

What was the fate of the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. It was conquered by the Mughal Empire.

  2. It was annexed by the Adil Shahi dynasty.

  3. It became a part of the Maratha Empire.

  4. It disintegrated into smaller states.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bidar Sultanate was conquered by the Mughal Empire in 1619, during the reign of Emperor Jahangir.

Which Mughal emperor conquered the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jahangir, the Mughal emperor who ruled from 1605 to 1627, conquered the Bidar Sultanate in 1619.

What happened to the rulers of the Bidar Sultanate after its conquest by the Mughal Empire?

  1. They were executed.

  2. They were imprisoned.

  3. They were exiled.

  4. They were allowed to retain their titles and lands.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mughal emperor Jahangir allowed the rulers of the Bidar Sultanate to retain their titles and lands, but they became vassals of the Mughal Empire.

Which of the following is a famous architectural monument built during the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Gol Gumbaz

  2. Charminar

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gol Gumbaz, located in Bidar, is a famous architectural monument built during the Bidar Sultanate. It is the tomb of Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah, and is known for its massive dome.

What was the main religion practiced in the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Buddhism

  4. Jainism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Islam was the main religion practiced in the Bidar Sultanate, as it was the religion of the ruling dynasty and the majority of the population.

Which of the following was a major cultural contribution of the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Development of the Deccan style of architecture

  2. Promotion of Urdu literature

  3. Establishment of Sufi orders

  4. Spread of Bhakti movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bidar Sultanate made significant contributions to the development of the Deccan style of architecture, which is characterized by its use of intricate carvings, domes, and minarets.

What was the impact of the Bidar Sultanate on the Deccan region?

  1. It led to the spread of Islam in the region.

  2. It promoted trade and commerce.

  3. It encouraged cultural exchange between different communities.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bidar Sultanate had a profound impact on the Deccan region. It led to the spread of Islam, promoted trade and commerce, and encouraged cultural exchange between different communities.

Which of the following is a famous literary work produced during the Bidar Sultanate?

  1. Ain-i-Akbari

  2. Baburnama

  3. Tarikh-i-Ferishta

  4. Gulshan-i-Ibrahimi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gulshan-i-Ibrahimi is a famous literary work produced during the Bidar Sultanate. It is a collection of poems written by Ibrahim Adil Shah II, the sultan of Bijapur.

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