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Who among the following was described as Jagadguru by his subjects for his patronage of the Hindus in his State?
Explanation
Ibrahim Adil Shah II (1580–1627) of the Bijapur Sultanate was a highly liberal and secular ruler who sought cultural harmony between Hindus and Muslims. Due to his deep patronage of Hindu subjects and his profound interest in music and philosophy, he was bestowed with the title 'Jagadguru Badshah' (World Teacher) by his subjects. He was a skilled musician and composer who authored the 'Kitab-e-Navras' (Book of Nine Rasas), which contains numerous verses dedicated to Hindu deities like Saraswati and Ganapati. His court was a center for heterodox learning, attracting artists and scholars from diverse backgrounds. While Alauddin Husain Shah of Bengal was also known for his patronage and was called 'Jagat Bhushan', the specific title 'Jagadguru' is uniquely associated with Ibrahim Adil Shah II's legacy of religious pluralism in the Deccan.