Q. Who was the founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur?
Answer: Yusuf Adil Shah
Notes: Yusuf Adil Shah founded the Adil Shahi dynasty in 1489 in Bijapur, Karnataka. He was known for his administrative skills, patronage of arts, and religious tolerance. The dynasty ruled Bijapur until its annexation by the Mughal Empire in 1686.