Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Chand Bibi was the widow of Ali Adil Shah I, Sultan of Bijapur.
  2. Chand Bibi was a contemporary of Emperor Akbar.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Chand Bibi, also known as Chand Khatoon or Chand Sultana, was an Indian Muslim female warrior. She had acted as the guardian of Bijapur and Ahmednagar. She was the widow of Ali Adil Shah I, Sultan of Bijapur. She was also a contemporary of Emperor Akbar.
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