Match the following:

List-I (Dynasty) – List-II (Kingdom)
(A) Adilshahi – (i) Ahmadnagar
(B) Qutubshahi – (ii) Berar
(C) Imadshahi – (iii) Golconda
(D) Nizamshahi – (iv) Bijapur

Question

Match the following:

List-I (Dynasty) –   List-II (Kingdom) 
(A) Adilshahi – (i) Ahmadnagar 
(B) Qutubshahi – (ii) Berar  
(C) Imadshahi – (iii) Golconda 
(D) Nizamshahi – (iv) Bijapur

Accepted Answer

The correct option is 4:

The Deccan Sultanates emerged in the late 15th and early 16th centuries when the Bahmani Sultanate fragmented into five independent kingdoms. To correctly match the dynasty with its capital or region, we must recall the foundational connections. The **Adilshahi** dynasty founded by Yusuf Adil Shah, was permanently based in **Bijapur** (A)-(iv) and is famous for its architectural style, including the Gol Gumbaz. The **Qutubshahi** dynasty, established by Sultan Quli Qutub-ul-Mulk, was centered in **Golconda** (B)-(iii) and later built Hyderabad. The **Imadshahi** dynasty of Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk was the first to declare independence from the Bahmani Sultanate and was based in **Berar** (C)-(ii), though it was short-lived and eventually annexed by Ahmadnagar. Finally, the **Nizamshahi** dynasty, established by Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I, ruled the kingdom of **Ahmadnagar** (D)-(i). Therefore, the correct match sequence is A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i.

The incorrect option is 1: This option incorrectly links the Adilshahi dynasty to Golconda (A-iii), Qutubshahi to Ahmadnagar (B-i), and Nizamshahi to Bijapur (D-iv), confusing three major states and their ruling families.

The incorrect option is 2: This option mistakenly links Adilshahi to Ahmadnagar (A-i) and Qutubshahi to Bijapur (B-iv). These swaps fundamentally misrepresent the seats of power for these key Deccan Sultanates.

The incorrect option is 3: This option incorrectly links Adilshahi to Berar (A-ii) and Nizamshahi to Bijapur (D-iv). Berar was the domain of the Imadshahi dynasty, not the Adilshahi dynasty, whose domain was Bijapur.