Match the following Nizam Shahi rulers/figures with their contribution or historical association: King/Figure Contribution/Association 1. Malik Ahmad Established the dynasty and founded the city of Ahmadnagar. 2. Chand Bibi Successfully led the defence of the city against the Mughal siege by Akbar. 3. Murtaza Nizam Shah I Defeated the Vijayanagar forces decisively at the Battle of Talikota. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one pair

[B] Only two pairs

[C] All three pairs

[D] None of the pairs

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Pair 1: Correct. Malik Ahmad (son of the Bahmani minister Nizam-ul-Mulk) founded the Nizam Shahi dynasty and the city of Ahmadnagar in 1490 CE.
Pair 2: Correct. Chand Bibi, the daughter of the Nizam Shah, famously defended the Ahmadnagar fort against the Mughals in 1595-96 CE.
Pair 3: Incorrect. Murtaza Nizam Shah I was not present at the Battle of Talikota (1565 CE); the Sultan who led the Ahmadnagar forces was Hussain Nizam Shah I.