Q. Which of the following was granted the title of Malik-ul- Tujjar, i.e., ‘Chief of the Merchants’?
Answer:
Mahmud Gawan
Notes: Mahmud Gawan, titled Malik-ul-Tujjar by Bahmani ruler Humayun Shah, joined the Bahmani kingdom at 42. He implemented administrative reforms, established the Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan in Bidar, and was a skilled diplomat and military strategist, contributing to the expansion of the Bahmani territory. His Persian origin and travels enhanced his influence in the Sultanate's cultural and economic development.