Who among the following was the founder of the Bahmani Sultanate, who took the title Bahman Shah after his accession to the throne?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Alauddin Hasan.

· Alauddin Hasan was the founder of the Bahmani Sultanate.
· He took the title Bahman Shah after his accession to the throne in 1347.
· The Bahmani Sultanate was established in the Deccan region of India and became a significant kingdom in medieval Indian history.
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Bahmani Sultanate:
· Establishment: Founded in 1347 by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah.
· Capital: Initially Gulbarga (Ahsanabad), later shifted to Bidar in 1425.
· Language and Culture: Promoted Persian culture and language in the Deccan region.
· Architecture: Known for its Indo-Islamic architecture, including the Gulbarga Fort, Jama Masjid in Gulbarga, and the Bidar Fort.
· Administration: Divided into provinces called 'tarafs' under provincial governors called 'tarafdars.'
· Conflict and Expansion: Frequently engaged in conflicts with the Vijayanagara Empire and other neighboring states.
· Decline: The sultanate began to decline in the late 15th century, leading to its fragmentation into five Deccan Sultanates: Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmadnagar, Berar, and