21. The “Malik-i-Maidan” cannon, one of the largest medieval cannons in the world, was commissioned by which ruler?
A. Ahmad Shah I
B. Ibrahim Adil Shah II
C. Sultan Quli Qutb Shah
D. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
Answer: B
22. Which Deccan Sultanate faced the maximum number of invasions from the Vijayanagara Empire?
A. Berar
B. Ahmadnagar
C. Bijapur
D. Golconda
Answer: C
23. The Bijapur Sultanate came into existence after the disintegration of which Sultanate?
A. Ahmadnagar
B. Berar
C. Golconda
D. Bahmani
Answer: D
24. The Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur was of which origin?
A. Turkish
B. Persian
C. Afghan
D. Hindu
Answer: C
25. The Golconda Sultanate was known for its strategic location and control over trade in which valuable commodity?
A. Diamonds
B. Spices
C. Silk
D. Tea
Answer: A