The correct Answer is 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation
The question assesses knowledge of prominent Deccani rulers and their cultural, administrative, or personal attributes during the medieval period.
Statement-wise Analysis
- Ibrahim Adil Shah II | Expert in Indian music
- Correct. Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur was a significant patron of culture, particularly music. He was known for his deep knowledge of Indian music and authored the book 'Kitab-i-Nauras', which contained songs in various ragas.
- Chand Bibi | Queen of Bijapur, played Chaugan
- Correct. Chand Bibi was a regent of Bijapur and later Ahmednagar. She was known for her administrative and military prowess. Historical accounts indicate her interest in sports like polo (Chaugan).
- Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah | Depicted wearing an elegant tight-fitting cap
- Correct. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth Sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda, was a poet and a patron of architecture. Contemporary portraits and descriptions often depict him wearing a distinctive tight-fitting cap, which was characteristic of the Qutb Shahi style.
- Hussain Nizam Shah I | Patron of Nujum al-Ulum
- Incorrect. The 'Nujum al-Ulum' (Stars of the Sciences) is an illustrated encyclopedia created in Bijapur. Its creation is generally attributed to the reign of Ali Adil Shah I, not Hussain Nizam Shah I of Ahmednagar.
Key Takeaway
Knowledge of the cultural contributions and specific attributes of prominent Deccani rulers is essential for understanding the history of the Deccan Sultanates.