Consider the following with reference to the Bahmani Kingdom. 1. The Bahamani Sultans were patrons of the Sanskrit language. 2. The Bidri artwork is often associated with this Kingdom. 3. The sultans persecuted Hindus preventing them to take part in the Bahmani administration or polity. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to the Bahmani Kingdom. 1. The Bahamani Sultans were patrons of the Sanskrit language. 2. The Bidri artwork is often associated with this Kingdom. 3. The sultans persecuted Hindus preventing them to take part in the Bahmani administration or polity. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 only
The correct answer is 2 only.
Important Points
- The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim state of the Deccan in South India and one of the great medieval Indian kingdoms.
- It was the first independent Islamic Kingdom in South India.
- Some members of the dynasty became well-versed in that language and composed its literature in the Persian language. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
- The craftspersons of Bidar then were so famed for their inlay work on copper and silver that it came to be known as Bidri. Hence statement 2 is correct.
- The most important step taken by Ahmad Shah was the induction of Hindus in the administration on a large scale.
- Ahmad Shah I was called a saint on account of his association with the famous saint Gesu Dara.
- So, Hindus were not persecuted. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
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Feb 20, 2025