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Q. Consider the following description:

“He was well versed not only in Persian, Arabic, and Turkish but also in Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi. It is said that from his time the Deccani Brahmans became dominant in the administration, particularly in the revenue administration. He was a good calligraphist and a poet and often composed extempore verses.

The above statement best describes which of the following rulers?


A
Muhammad Shah-I
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Achyuta Deva Raya
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Harihar I
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D
Firuz Shah Bahmani
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Solution

The correct option is D Firuz Shah Bahmani

Explanation:

Firuz Shah Bahmani was a good calligraphist and a poet and often composed extempore verses. According to Ferishta, he was well versed not only in Persian, Arabic, and Turkish but also in Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi.

Firuz Shah Bahmani was determined to make the Deccan the cultural center of India. The king also encouraged learned men from Iran and Iraq. The most remarkable step taken by Firuz Shah Bahmani was the induction of Hindus in the administration on a large scale. It is said that from his time the Deccani Brahmans became dominant in the administration, particularly in the revenue administration.


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