Char Minar was made by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah. Consider the following statements with respect to him:

1. He was the first one to introduce secular note in the poetry
2. He was fond of literature besides architecture.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans – [C]

Explanation- Muhammaed Quli Qutub Shah, a contemporary of Akbar was fond of literature and architecture. He was a great patron of art and literature and a poet of extraordinary order. He wrote in Dakhini Urdu, Persian and Telugu and has left an extensive diwan or collection. He was the first one to introduce secular note in poetry. He wrote about love, nature and social life of his day.