Regarding Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, consider the following statements:
1. He authored 'Kitab-i-Nauras', a collection of songs set to different ragas praising Hindu deities and Muslim Sufi saints.
2. He was given the title of 'Jagat Guru' (World Teacher) by his subjects due to his broad outlook and religious tolerance.
3. He fiercely patronized the orthodox Sunni Ulema and strictly prohibited the observance of the Marathi festival of Dasara in his kingdom.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. Ibrahim Adil Shah II was highly tolerant and syncretic. He did not prohibit Dasara; rather, he freely allowed Hindus to practice their religion and heavily patronized Maratha and Telugu artists/administrators. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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