Deccan Sultanates — Prelims Questions

Which of the following Deccan Sultanates was the first to be annexed by the Mughal Empire?

Consider the following statements regarding the Battle of Talikota (1565): 1. It was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and a confederacy of all five Deccan Sultanates. 2. The battle led to the complete destruction of the Vijayanagara capital. 3. The use of gunpowder artillery by the Deccan Sultanates played a crucial role in their victory. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following architectural monuments is NOT correctly matched with its respective Deccan Sultanate?

Consider the following statements about Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur: 1. He was known as 'Jagatguru' for his broad cultural interests and religious tolerance. 2. He authored the 'Kitab-i-Nauras', a book on music and poetry. 3. He was a staunch opponent of Deccani Urdu, promoting only Persian at his court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term 'Afāqis' in the context of the Bahmani Kingdom and Deccan Sultanates referred to: