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(a) "The Advaita doctrine of Shankara cut at the very root of Bhaktivada.” Do you agree? (15 marks)

(b) Do you think that the economic measures introduced by the Sultanate rulers were beneficial to the common people as well? Illustrate with examples. (20 marks)

(c) Assess the contribution of Firoz Shah Bahamani and Mahmud Gawan in the field of education. (15 marks)