Q. With reference to the policies and reign of Firoz Shah Bahmani (c. 1397–1422 CE), consider the following:
1.He pursued a policy of religious pluralism by actively recruiting local Brahmins into the revenue administration to leverage their knowledge of local language and customs.
2.He secured a strategic alliance with the Vijayanagar ruler Deva Raya I by marrying his daughter after a military confrontation.
3.He founded the city of Firozabad on the Bhima River, which was designed as his personal residence and a center for Persian and Arab learning.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Firoz Shah Bahmani was known for his policy of recruiting Hindus, particularly Brahmins, a significant move in the Sultanate’s administration.
- Statement 2: Correct. Following a war, Firoz Shah defeated Deva Raya I and married his daughter, a politically significant event of his reign that temporarily brought peace.
- Statement 3: Correct. Firoz Shah founded Firozabad on the banks of the Bhima River and sought to make it a great cultural and administrative center.
