Q. Who was the founder of Baridshahi kingdom?
Answer: Qasim Barid
Notes: Qasim Barid founded the Baridshahi kingdom after serving as prime minister of the Bahmani Sultanate, effectively controlling Bidar. His rule (died 1504) initiated the Barid Shahi dynasty, influential in Deccan politics. He was succeeded by his son, Amir Ali Barid. The kingdom is noted for its patronage of Persian culture and Indo-Islamic architecture, including the Barid Shahi tombs.