Who was the founder of the independent Sultanate of Bengal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the founder of the independent Sultanate of Bengal?

A. Alauddin Ali Shah

B. Firuz Shah

C. Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah

D. Ibrahim Shah

Answer: Option C

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Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah founded the Ilyas Shahi dynasty and established the independent Sultanate of Bengal in the mid-14th century.

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The 'Sultanate' period saw the introduction of the 'Arabic' and 'Persian' script for administrative use, and the 'Kharosthi' script fell out of use. The official language under the Delhi Sultanate was:

A. Arabic

B. Persian

C. Urdu

D. Turkish

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Persian was the official language of the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire.

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The independent state of Hyderabad was formally established in 1724 CE by which prominent Mughal wazir who grew frustrated with court politics?

A. Mubariz Khan

B. Husain Ali Khan

C. Zulfiqar Khan

D. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan, titled Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah, left the Mughal court, defeated Mubariz Khan at the Battle of Shakar Kheda, and founded the Asaf Jahi dynasty of Hyderabad.

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