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Who was the founder of the Bahmani dynasty?

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

Answer options

  1. Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah
  2. Muhammad Shah I
  3. Firoz Shah
  4. Ahmad Shah

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah. The Bahmani dynasty, one of the first independent Islamic kingdoms in South India, was founded in 1347 CE by Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah. Originally a noble in the Delhi Sultanate, he revolted against Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq and established his rule in the Deccan region, with Gulbarga as his initial capital. His rule marked the beginning of a powerful and culturally rich Deccan Sultanate that later rivalled the Vijayanagara Empire. His establishment of the Bahmani kingdom played a key role in the political fragmentation of the Delhi Sultanate’s southern territories.