In which museum is the portrait of Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah located?
1. The Deccani Museum, Karnataka
2. The British Museum, London
3. The National Museum, New Delhi
4. The Telangana State Museum

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Answer: The National Museum, New Delhi
The portrait of Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah is in the collection of the National Museum in New Delhi, India.

An important portrait of Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah of Bijapur is in the collection of National Museum, New Delhi, India. There is an inscription on the top in Persian. Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah was an able ruler of the famous Deccani state of Bijapur, which attracted scholars and artists from various parts of the world. Here, he is enthroned and we can see him holding the sword in one hand, symbolising his political sovereignty. Besides, a halo is seen around his head, which depicts his divinity.