Static Quiz 12 March 2026 (Medieval History)

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Bijapur Sultanate:

1. The Bijapur Sultanate emerged after the disintegration of the Bahmani Sultanate.
2. The ruling dynasty of Bijapur was known as the Adil Shahi dynasty.
3. Yusuf Adil Shah, the founder, was originally appointed as the governor of Bijapur by the Delhi Sultanate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q1. (A)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct
  • Bijapur became independent after the fragmentation of the Bahmani Sultanate in the late 15th century (1490).
• Statement 2 – Correct
  • The ruling line is called the Adil Shahi dynasty.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect
  • Yusuf Adil Shah was a Bahmani governor, not appointed by the Delhi Sultanate.

Q2. With reference to the Deccan Sultanates, consider the following pairs:

Sultanate	Capital
1. Bijapur	Bijapur
2. Ahmadnagar	Junnar
3. Golconda	Hyderabad
4. Bidar	Bidar

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. Only two
B. Only three
C. All four
D. Only one

Q2. (B)

Explanation:

• 1 – Correct: Bijapur → Bijapur.
• 2 – Correct: Ahmadnagar → Initially Junnar, later Ahmadnagar.
• 3 – Incorrect: Golconda capital was Golconda, Hyderabad developed later under Qutb Shahis.
• 4 – Correct: Bidar → Bidar.

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Ibrahim Adil Shah II:

1. He is remembered for his religious tolerance and patronage of music.
2. He authored a musical treatise titled Kitab-i-Nauras.
3. He adopted the title Jagadguru Badshah.

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. Only two
B. All three
C. None

D. Only one

Q3. (B)

Explanation:

• 1 – Correct: Ibrahim Adil Shah II was known for syncretic cultural policies.
• 2 – Correct: He composed Kitab-i-Nauras, celebrating music and devotion.
• 3 – Correct: He styled himself Jagadguru Badshah, reflecting a blend of Hindu-Muslim traditions.

Q4. With reference to the Battle of Talikota (1565), consider the following statements:

1. The battle was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and a confederacy of Deccan Sultanates.
2. The Bijapur Sultanate played a major role in this alliance.
3. After the battle, the capital city Badami was extensively destroyed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. (A)

Explanation:

• 1 – Correct: Vijayanagara vs alliance of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda, Bidar.
• 2 – Correct: Bijapur under Ali Adil Shah I participated.
• 3 – Incorrect: Hampi was plundered and destroyed, marking decline of Vijayanagara.

Q5. Consider the following monuments:

1. Gol Gumbaz
2. Ibrahim Rauza
3. Jama Masjid of Bijapur
4. Charminar

Which of the above are associated with the Bijapur Sultanate?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Q5. (B)

Explanation:

• Gol Gumbaz → Tomb of Muhammad Adil Shah (Bijapur).
• Ibrahim Rauza → Mausoleum of Ibrahim Adil Shah II.
• Jama Masjid (Bijapur) → Adil Shahi architecture.
• Charminar → Built by Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda.