Option c is the correct answer Ibrahim Adil Shah II, the sixth ruler of the Adil Shahi dynasty in Bijapur, was renowned for his religious tolerance, patronage of arts and sciences, and administrative skills. He earned the title "Jagadguru" for his belief in secularism, promoting freedom of religion, and supporting educational institutions. He was a devout Muslim ruler with a deep respect for religious diversity. He embraced Sunni orthodoxy, yet maintained remarkable tolerance for other religions, including Christianity. He respected various faiths, supported cultural exchange, and promoted harmony among his subjects. Important Tips The Adil Shahi dynasty, also known as the Bijapur Sultanate, emerged under the leadership of Ismail Adil Shah in 1490 A.D. This dynasty governed from 1490 A.D. to 1686 A.D. and centered its rule in Bijapur, later expanding to include Bidar in 1619 A.D. Positioned in southwestern India, it eventually fell under Aurangzeb's rule in 1686 A.D., concluding the era of the Bijapur Sultanate. Ala-ud-din Husain Shah, a late medieval Sultan of Bengal, founded the Hussain Shahi dynasty. He became ruler after assassinating Sultan Shams-ud-Din Muzaffar Shah, his former master. His reign, along with his son Nusrat Shah's, is considered the "golden age" of the Bengal sultanate. Ghiyas-ud-Din Zain-ul-Abidin, the eighth sultan of the Shah Mir dynasty in Kashmir, was known as Bud Shah (the Great King). Jonaraja's Rajatarangini Dvitiya covers the first 35 years of his reign, and Srivara's Rajatarangini Tritiya covers the subsequent years. Mahmud II, the 30th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, implemented extensive administrative, military, and fiscal reforms, culminating in the Tanzimat Decree. His reign saw the abolition of the Janissary corps (elite infantry units that formed the Ottoman Sultan's household troops) and Westernization efforts, leading to the birth of modern Turkey. However, it was also marked by nationalist uprisings in Serbia and Greece, resulting in the loss of territory.