Q. Who was the founder of the Bijapur Sultanate?
Answer: Yusuf Adil Shah
Notes: Yusuf Adil Shah founded the Bijapur Sultanate in 1490 after the disintegration of the Bahmani kingdom. He was born in 1450 and came from an Ottoman background. As a ruler, he implemented a system of efficient governance and is known for constructing several architectural marvels during his reign. His influence on architecture initiated the peak of Indo-Saracenic style, which is a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles.

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