Q. Match the following dynasties with their cultural contribution or defining feature:
DynastyContribution/Feature
1. Imad Shahis of BerarThe first successor state to secede from the Bahmani Sultanate.
2. Qutb Shahis of GolcondaBuilt the city of Hyderabad and the famous Charminar.
3. Imad Shahis of BerarAnnexed by the Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. Fathullah Imad Shah was the first governor to declare independence from the Bahmanis (1484 CE).
- Pair 2: Correct. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (1580–1612 CE) founded the city of Hyderabad near Golconda and built the Charminar (1591 CE) to commemorate the eradication of plague.
- Pair 3: Correct. The Berar Sultanate (Imad Shahi) was militarily weak and was eventually annexed by the neighbouring Ahmadnagar Sultanate in 1574 CE.
