1. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was

(a) Warangal
(b) Devagiri
(c) Ellichpur
(d) Gulbarga

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Gulbarga 

2. Who assumed the title Ala-ud-din Hasan Shah Bahman Shah?

(a) Mahmud Gawan
(b) Shams-ud-din
(c) Hasan Gangu
(d) Firoz Shah

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Hasan Gangu 

3. Muhammed Gawan was the Prime Minister of ?

(a) Muhammad Shah III
(b) Hasan Gangu
(c) Ahmad Shah
(d) None

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Muhammad Shah III 

4. Where is the world’s second largest dome Gol Gumbaz situated?

(a) Golconda
(b) Bijapur
(c) Bidar
(d) Ahmednagar

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Bijapur 

5. The Bahmani architecture in the Deccan is marked by its distinct originality and independent style. Which of the following statements about Bahmani architecture are correct? [UPSC CAPF 2011]

1. It derived its elements from the architectural styles of the Delhi Sultanate and that of distant Persia.
2. The forts built by the Bahmanis were undoubtedly the greatest monuments far exceeding any of the same period in Europe.
3. Bahmani architecture did reflect a harmonious blend of both Hindu and Islamic styles.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 2

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1 and 3 

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