Provincial Kingdoms MCQ: Deccan Sultanates – Nizam Shahi, Qutb Shahi & Barid Shahi

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Who was Nicolo Conti?

   • A.A famous painter
   • B.An Italian traveller who visited Vijayanagara empire
   • C.A Portuguese traveller✓ Correct Answer
   • D.A Persian traveller

   Explanation: Nicolo Conti was an Italian traveller who visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the time of Deva Raya I.

2. Q2.According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?

   • A.Wrestling
   • B.Astrology
   • C.Accounting
   • D.All of the above

   Explanation: Nuniz described women in Vijayanagara being employed as wrestlers, astrologers, accountants, soothsayers, and even in music and dance.

3. Q3.Who among these were famous for the Telugu translation of Mahabharata?

   • A.Kamban and Kuttan
   • B.Nannaya and Tikkana
   • C.Tenali Rama✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Pothana

   Explanation: Nannaya, Tikkana, and Yerrapragada are known as the 'Kavi Traya' (Trinity of Poets) who translated the Mahabharata into Telugu.

4. Q4.Sayana, the famous commentator of the Vedic texts, was patronized by:

   • A.Paramara rulers
   • B.Satavahana rulers
   • C.Vijayanagara rulers
   • D.Vakataka rulers✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Sayana and his brother Madhav Vidyaranya were the inspirational sources for the founders of the Vijayanagara Empire and were patronized by its rulers.

5. Q5.The famous battle held in 1565 AD is known as-

   • A.First Battle of Panipat
   • B.Battle of Khanwa
   • C.Battle of Talikota
   • D.Battle of Khatoli✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The Battle of Talikota (also known as Rakshasi-Tangadi) was fought in January 1565, where the combined forces of Deccan Sultanates defeated the Vijayanagara Empire.

6. Q6.Which of the following rulers got the 'Jahaz Mahal' of Mandu constructed?

   • A.Mahmud Shah Khalji
   • B.Alauddin Khalji
   • C.Bhoj Parmara
   • D.Ghiyasuddin Khalji

   Explanation: Jahaz Mahal is a popular monumental building in Mandu. It was built during the rule of Sultan Ghiyasuddin Khalji.

7. Q7.Who among the following had built the 'Adina Masjid' in Bengal?

   • A.Ibrahim Shah Sharqi
   • B.Sikandar Shah
   • C.Azam Shah✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Hamza Shah

   Explanation: Adina Mosque (Jama Masjid) is located in Pandua (West Bengal). It was built by the ruler of Bengal Sikandar Shah (1358-90 AD) around 1360 AD.

8. Q8.Which ruler of Kashmir constructed the artificial island 'Zaina Lanka' in Wullar Lake?

   • A.Sikandar Butshikan
   • B.Zain-ul-Abidin
   • C.Haider Shah✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Ali Shah

   Explanation: Zain-ul-Abidin constructed the artificial Island of 'Zaina Lanka' in the middle of Wullar Lake.

9. Q9.The first thirty-five years of the reign of Zain-ul-Abidin are described in which book?

   • A.Rajatarangini
   • B.Rajatarangini Dvitiya
   • C.Akbarnama✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh

   Explanation: The first thirty-five years of Zain-ul-Abidin's reign are described by Jonaraja in the 'Rajatarangini Dvitiya'.

10. Q10.Sultan Firuz Tughluq gave the title of 'Malik-ush-Sharq' to whom?

    • A.Malik Sarwar
    • B.Zafar Khan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Malik Kafur
    • D.Ghazi Malik

    Explanation: Sultan gave Malik Sarwar the title of 'Malik-Ush-Sharq' (the owner of the East) and Khwaja-e-Jahan. He founded the Sharqi kingdom of Jaunpur.

11. Q11.What name did Hasan Gangu give to his capital Gulbarga?

    • A.Daulatabad
    • B.Ahsanabad
    • C.Khizrabad✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Fatehabad

    Explanation: Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah (Hasan Gangu) made Gulbarga the capital of his newly established kingdom and named it Ahsanabad.

12. Q12.How many provinces did Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah divide his empire into?

    • A.Three
    • B.Four
    • C.Five✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Six

    Explanation: To govern his empire, Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah divided it into four provinces: Gulbarga, Daulatabad, Berar, and Bidar.

13. Q13.Which ruler of Bijapur was known as 'Jagatguru' and 'Ablababa'?

    • A.Yusuf Adil Shah
    • B.Ali Adil Shah I
    • C.Ibrahim Adil Shah II
    • D.Muhammad Adil Shah✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Ibrahim Adil Shah II was known as 'Jagatguru' due to his generous approach and 'Ablababa' (Friend of the poor) because of his helping nature.

14. Q14.Which city was founded by Ibrahim Adil Shah II to give shape to his idea of a musical city?

    • A.Nauraspur
    • B.Adilabad✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Fatehpur
    • D.Aurangabad

    Explanation: Ibrahim Adil Shah II founded a new township at Nauraspur (Navraspur) to give concrete shape to his idea of a musical city.

15. Q15.Who was the founder of the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmadnagar?

    • A.Fatehullah Imad Shah
    • B.Malik Ahmad
    • C.Quli Qutb Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Amir Ali Barid

    Explanation: Malik Ahmad was the founder of the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmadnagar.

16. Q16.Who founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda?

    • A.Quli Qutb Shah
    • B.Ibrahim Qutb Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Abdullah Qutb Shah
    • D.Abul Hasan

    Explanation: Quli Qutb Shah founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda.

17. Q17.Who was the founder of the Imad Shahi dynasty of Berar?

    • A.Amir Ali Barid
    • B.Fatehullah Imad Shah
    • C.Malik Ahmad✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Yusuf Adil Shah

    Explanation: Fatehullah Imad Shah was the founder of the Imad Shahi dynasty of Berar.

18. Q18.The Barid Shahi dynasty of Bidar was founded by:

    • A.Qasim Barid
    • B.Amir Ali Barid
    • C.Ali Barid Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Ibrahim Barid

    Explanation: Amir Ali Barid founded the Barid Shahi dynasty of Bidar.

19. Q19.Which ruler of Vijayanagara had sent his ambassador to the emperor of China in 1374 AD?

    • A.Harihara-I
    • B.Bukka-I
    • C.Krishnadeva Raya✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Saluva Narasimha

    Explanation: Bukka-I (1356-77 AD), king of the Sangama dynasty, had sent a mission to the Emperor of China in 1374 AD.

20. Q20.Where is the famous Vijaya Vitthal Temple, known for its musical pillars, located?

    • A.Belur
    • B.Hampi
    • C.Srirangam✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Thanjavur

    Explanation: The Vijaya Vitthal Temple is situated in Hampi. It was built by Krishnadeva Raya and is famous for its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes.