Deccan Sultanates Mix: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Bahmani, Bijapur and Golconda: five mixed questions on the sultanates of the Deccan. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 1347-1686. Region: Deccan. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Charminar: Charminar marked the founding of Hyderabad.
Hasan Gangu (Alauddin Bahman Shah): He rebelled against Muhammad bin Tughluq and ruled from Gulbarga.
Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur: Its dome has a whispering gallery.
Golconda was the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.: The Qutb Shahis ruled from Golconda before moving to Hyderabad.
Fall of Golconda: After a long siege, Abul Hasan Tana Shah surrendered in 1687.

Quick answers

What should I know about Charminar? Charminar marked the founding of Hyderabad.

What should I know about Hasan Gangu (Alauddin Bahman Shah)? He rebelled against Muhammad bin Tughluq and ruled from Gulbarga.

What should I know about Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur? Its dome has a whispering gallery.

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