Match the following:

List - I (Dynasties)	List - II (Kingdoms)
(a) Nizam Shahis	(i) Bidar
(b) Imad Shahis	(ii) Golkonda
(c) Adil Shahis	(iii) Berar
(d) Qutub Shahis	(iv) Ahmednagar
(e) Barid Shahis	(v) Bijapur

Key Points

• The Nizam Shahis were associated with Ahmednagar.
• The Imad Shahis ruled over the Berar kingdom.
• The Adil Shahis were rulers of Bijapur.
• The Qutub Shahis were known for ruling Golkonda.
• The Barid Shahis controlled Bidar.

Important Points

• The correct match is:
  • (a) Nizam Shahis - (iv) Ahmednagar
  • (b) Imad Shahis - (iii) Berar
  • (c) Adil Shahis - (v) Bijapur
  • (d) Qutub Shahis - (ii) Golkonda
  • (e) Barid Shahis - (i) Bidar
• The above matches reflect the territorial associations of the mentioned dynasties during their rule.

Additional Information

• Nizam Shahis: They were a ruling dynasty in Ahmednagar that emerged as one of the five Deccan Sultanates after the breakup of the Bahmani Sultanate. Ahmednagar was their capital.
• Imad Shahis: The Imad Shahi dynasty ruled over the Berar region, one of the five Deccan Sultanates. They were relatively short-lived compared to the other sultanates.
• Adil Shahis: This dynasty ruled Bijapur, a prominent Deccan Sultanate, known for its architecture, such as the Gol Gumbaz.
• Qutub Shahis: They ruled Golkonda and were known for their patronage of Persian culture and architecture, including the famous Charminar in Hyderabad.
• Barid Shahis: The Barid Shahi dynasty ruled over Bidar and were known for their contributions to art and architecture.