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[#421] Who established Nizam Shah dynasty?
Correct Answer

(C) Malik Ahmad

Explanation

Solution: Nizam Shah dynasty, succession of rulers of the kingdom of Ahmadnagar in the Deccan of India from 1490 to 1633. The founder was Malik Ahmad, who in 1490 fixed his capital on a new site called Ahmadnagar after himself. The kingdom lay in the northwestern Deccan, between the states of Gujarat and Bijapur.

[#422] Who first called Sarojini Naidu?
Correct Answer

(A) Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation

Solution: Sarojini Naidu was originally called the Nightingale of India by Mahatma Gandhi.

[#423] Who fought against Mughal rule in Telangana?
Correct Answer

(A) Nizam-ul-Mulk

Explanation

Solution: In 1724, Nizam-ul-Mulk defeated Mubariz Khan and conquered Hyderabad. His successors would rule the princely state of Hyderabad, as Nizams of Hyderabad. The Nizams established the first railways, postal and telegraph networks, and the first modern universities in Telangana.

[#424] Who founded Telangana?
Correct Answer

(A) M. Chenna Reddy

Explanation

Solution: After several days of talks with leaders of both regions, on 12 th April 1969, the Prime Minister developed an Eight Point Plan. Sri M. Chenna Reddy, founded the Telangana Praja Samithi (TPS) political party in 1969 to spearhead the statehood movement.

[#425] Who founded the city of Adilabad?
Correct Answer

(B) Adilabad

Explanation

Solution: The district derives its name from Adilabad, its headquarters town which was named after the ruler of Bijapur, Ali Adil Shah.