About the Topic: Ahmad Shah Wali was an important Bahmani ruler known for administrative reforms and the transfer of the capital to Bidar. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Which Bahmani Sultan is also known as Wali due to his close association with the Sufi saint Gesu Daraz?
Correct Answer:
(C) Ahmad Shah
Ahmand shah (1422-1436) was also known as Wali (the saint) to his association with Sufi Gesu Daraz.
Ques: 2
Which capital did Ahmad Shah Wali move from Gulbarga to?
Correct Answer:
(A) Bidar
Ahmad Shah I (also known as Ahmad Shah Wali) moved the capital of the Bahmani Kingdom from Gulbarga to Bidar. This shift occurred in 1422 or 1425. The move was strategically important, with Bidar being more centrally located within the Bahmani kingdom.
Ques: 3
Ahmad Shah Wali's reign marked the transition from the Gulbarga phase to which phase of the Bahmani Kingdom?
Correct Answer:
(A) Bidar phase
Ahmad Shah Wali's reign marked the transition from the Gulbarga phase of the Bahmani Kingdom to the Bidar phase. His reign is known for shifting the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar.
Ques: 4
What was the main reason for Ahmad Shah Wali's move of capital from Gulbarga to Bidar?
Correct Answer:
(B) To be more centrally located within the Bahmani kingdom
Sultan Ahmad Shah I Wali, also known as Ahmad Shah, moved the Bahmani capital from Gulbarga to Bidar primarily because of Bidar's more central location within the kingdom. This strategic move aimed to improve administrative efficiency and facilitate the kingdom's control over its territories.
Ques: 5
Which of the following is associated with Ahmad Shah Wali's reign?
Correct Answer:
(B) The transfer of capital from Gulbarga to Bidar
He shifted the capital around 1422 to 1435. This move was likely for strategic reasons, as Bidar's hilly terrain offered better security and its location facilitated administration and trade. Historians say that the shift also provided a distance from rival kingdoms, contributing to political stability.