Question

For which of the following Chand Bibi is known for?
A) Participating in 1857 revolt
B) socio-religious reforms
C) valiantly fighting the Mughal forces
D) None of the above

Answer 1

Hint:
Chand Bibi was an Indian Muslim Sultana of Ahmednagar (1550-1590) as she was the daughter of Hussain Nizam Shah I of Ahmednagar (currently in Maharashtra).

Complete step by step solution:
1857 revolt – It was a major Indian Rebellion of 1857 for Independence which was an unsuccessful still the major revolt against the rule of the British East India Company. Reasons such as military, political, economic, socio-religious and the immediate causes were responsible to ignite the revolt.
Socio-religious reforms – These were the reform movements of the 19th century India which were majorly a result of all the ill things happening with the women such as Sati, Widow Remarriage and infanticide. Other reasons such as superstitions related with religion, untouchability were also the main causes. Many known personalities of that time led this movement such as Raja RamMohan Roy, Debendranath Tagore and many more.
Chand Bibi – When in 1595 Ahmednagar was invaded by the forces of Mughal Emperor Akbar Chand Bibi was the Regent of Ahmednagar and fought against the Mughal forces and was successful in defending the Ahmednagar fort.

Hence the answer is (C).

Note:
Chand Bibi was a beautiful and well educated Muslim Sultana who knew many languages such as Marathi, Persian and Arabic. She was interested in painting and singing and was skilled in sword fighting and horse riding. She was married to Ali Adil Shah I of the Bijapur Sultanate. Ibrahim was the adopted son of Chand Bibi and Adil Shah. She was the regent of Bijapur after the death of her husband until her adopted son was of the age to inherit the kingdom.