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____________ was the founder of the Nizam Shah dynasty of Ahmadnagar.

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Malik Ahmed
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Burhan
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Hussain Nizam Shah
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Chand Bibi
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Solution

The correct option is D Malik Ahmed
In 1490 CE, Malik Ahmed who was a chief of Junnar Province founded his own state of Ahmadnagar and established Nizam Shah Dynasty. He took Daulatabad under his control and expanded empire. After him, Burhan, Hussain Nizam Shah, Murtaza were Sultans just for namesake. With death of Chand Bibi, Ahmadnagar declined. And later in 1637 CE during the period of Shah Jahan, Mughal king, Ahmadnagar was merged into the Mughal State.

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