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What were the Deccan Sultanates?
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The Deccan Sultanates were five Islamic kingdoms located in the Deccan region of Southern India, which emerged in the early 16th century after the decline of the Bahmani Sultanate.
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Name the five Sultanates that made up the Deccan Sultanates.
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The five Sultanates were Bijapur, Golkonda, Ahmadnagar, Bidar, and Berar.
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When did the Deccan Sultanates emerge?
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The Deccan Sultanates emerged in the early 16th century, after the decline of the Bahmani Sultanate.
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Which Sultanate was known for its patronage of the arts?
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The Sultanate of Bijapur was particularly renowned for its patronage of the arts, especially under Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II.
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What led to the decline of the Deccan Sultanates?
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The Deccan Sultanates declined due to internal strife, constant warfare between them, and they were eventually annexed by the Mughal Empire in the late 17th century.
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Which Sultanate was the first to fall to the Mughal Empire?
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The Sultanate of Ahmadnagar was the first to fall, annexed by the Mughals in 1633.
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What architectural feature is the city of Bijapur famous for?
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Bijapur is famous for the Gol Gumbaz, which is the mausoleum of Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah, notable for its massive dome.
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Which Sultanate was renowned for its diamonds?
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The Sultanate of Golkonda was renowned for its diamond mines, particularly the Kollur mine.
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What was a major battle involving the Deccan Sultanates against a common enemy?
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The Battle of Talikota in 1565, where the Deccan Sultanates united to defeat the Vijayanagara Empire.
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Which Sultanate used Sanskrit in its court despite being an Islamic kingdom?
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The Sultanate of Bijapur under Ibrahim Adil Shah II used Sanskrit as one of its court languages.
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What was the capital of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate?
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The capital of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate was Ahmadnagar city.
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Can you name a famous ruler of Golkonda who expanded its territory?
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Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah was a notable ruler who expanded Golkonda’s territory and founded the city of Hyderabad.
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Which Deccan Sultanate had Bidar as its capital?
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Bidar was the capital of the Bidar Sultanate.
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What is a significant contribution of the Deccan Sultanates to Indian architecture?
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The Deccan Sultanates contributed unique Indo-Islamic architectural styles, with features such as intricate geometric designs and large domes, as seen in structures like the Gol Gumbaz.
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What was the relationship between the Deccan Sultanates and the European powers?
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The Deccan Sultanates engaged in trade and diplomatic relations with European powers like the Portuguese and the British, often allying strategically against common enemies.
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