States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams

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Many foreign travellers visited the Vijayanagar kingdom. Paes mentions the beautiful houses of the rich and a large number of their household servants during the rule of the Vijayanagar empire.

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Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah was well acquainted with the religious sciences such as commentaries on the Quran, jurisprudence, and natural sciences such as botany, geometry, logic, etc. He encouraged the pursuit of astronomy and built an observatory near Daultabad.

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Alauddin Humayun Shah was succeeded by Ahmad Shah III. He ruled for just two years. But his rule was inconsequential and there were no noteworthy occurrences during his rule.

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Muhammad Qutb Shah ruled Golconda from 1612-1626 CE. The city became a major trading hub for diamonds, textiles, and steel, producing the Koh-i-Noor and Hope diamonds. Fortifications were strengthened, and the Taramati Baradari pavilion was built. Persian culture thrived, with Persian as the court language.

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In 1636 CE, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan forced the Qutb Shahis to abandon Shia worship and recognize Mughal suzerainty, shifting Deccan politics. This era also saw the construction of the Charminar in Hyderabad, reflecting the Qutb Shahi dynasty’s cultural contributions.

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Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched Krishi Sanjeevani vans, to test soil, water and suggest remedies for pest control.
Out of the 40 vans flagged off, one will be allotted to every Farmers Assistance centre in the districts. The personnel of the state Agriculture Department will suggest measures to improve yield, based on the soil and water sample.

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The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, along with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), organised the 4th International Conference on Pharmaceutical & Medical Device sector on 18th – 19th February 2019 in Bengaluru. The theme for India Pharma 2019 is ‘Enabling Quality Affordable Healthcare’ and that of India Medical Device 2019 is ‘Med-Tech India: Gearing up for Ayushman Bharat’.

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Girisha Nagarajegowda is a paralympic high jumper from India. He was born with a disability in the left leg. He represented India in the 2012 Summer Paralympic games held in London in the men’s high jump F-42 category and won the silver medal in the finals with a jump of 1.74 meters using scissors technique. He became the first Indian to win a medal at that event and the 8th Indian to win a medal at the Paralympics.

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The Bahmani Kingdom, founded in 1347, initially had its capital at Gulbarga, known for its Indo-Islamic architecture and the Jama Masjid. In 1425, the capital moved to Bidar, a cultural center with Bidar Fort and Mahmud Gawan Madrasa. The kingdom significantly influenced Deccan politics and culture.

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The ragi grain is found commonly in Pre-historic sites of Karnataka and Africa.