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Which Bahamani ruler shifted the Capital from Gulbarga to Bidar?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ala-ud-din II
  2. Ahmad Shah Wali
  3. Muhammad Shah I
  4. Muhammad III

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ahmad Shah Wali

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Ahmad Shah Wali. Ahmad Shah I Wali Bahmani (ruled 1422–1436 CE) was the ninth Sultan of the Bahmani Sultanate. He is most noted for shifting the Bahmani capital from Gulbarga (also known as Ahsanabad) to Bidar in 1429 CE. Ahmad Shah Wali is also famous for being a patron of culture and Sufism, and his tomb is located in Bidar.