Regional Dynasties of India
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2003
Evidence Source
LinkID: MED_REG_2003_197 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I (Dynasty) List-II (Capital) A. Adil Shahi 1. Ahmednagar B. Qutb Shahi 2. Bijapur C. Nizam Shahi 3. Golconda D. Sharqi Shahi 4. Jaunpur
| List-I (Dynasty) | List-II (Capital) |
|---|---|
| A. Adil Shahi | 1. Ahmednagar |
| B. Qutb Shahi | 2. Bijapur |
| C. Nizam Shahi | 3. Golconda |
| D. Sharqi Shahi | 4. Jaunpur |
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Correct Option: D
The Adil Shahi ruled Bijapur, Qutb Shahi ruled Golconda, Nizam Shahi ruled Ahmednagar, and the Sharqi Shahi ruled Jaunpur. These dynasties represent the fragmentation of centralized power into regional sultanates.