Which Qutb Shahi ruler was a patron of arts and culture and is credited with the founding of Hyderabad?

Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk
Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
Abdullah Qutb Shah

The correct answer is: c) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.

Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah was the founder of Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, India. He was the third Qutb Shahi ruler of Golconda. He was a patron of arts and culture and built many monuments in Hyderabad, including the Charminar and the Golconda Fort.

Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk was the founder of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. He was a general in the Bahmani Sultanate and was appointed as the governor of Golconda by the Bahmani Sultan. He declared independence from the Bahmani Sultanate in 1518 and founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah was the second Qutb Shahi ruler. He was the son of Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk. He was a successful military commander and expanded the Qutb Shahi kingdom. He was also a patron of arts and culture.

Abdullah Qutb Shah was the fifth Qutb Shahi ruler. He was the son of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. He was a weak ruler and the Qutb Shahi kingdom declined under his rule. He was defeated by the Mughals in 1687 and the Qutb Shahi dynasty came to an end.