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2. Into how many sultanates was the Bahmani kingdom split up?
Why
The Bahamani kingdom was split up into five independent
sultanates because the later kings were weak and the
governors of each province became independent. The five
sultanates were
Ahmadnagar-ruled by Nizam Shahis
Bijapur-ruled by Adil Shahi
Golconda-ruled by Qutb Shahis
Berar-ruled by Imad Shahis
Bidar-ruled by Barid Shahis
3. Who was called the Akbar of Kashmir? Why
Zain-ul-Abidin also known as Badshah was the greatest
ruler of Kashmir. He is popularly known as Akbar of
Kashmir. He practiced religious tolerance and patronized
education and learning. He also encouraged agriculture
and new arts and crafts.