Explanation

• Leaders of Hyderabad were historically called Nazims.

Additional information:

• They administered the state under the Nizam monarchy.
• The Nizams were rulers from 18th to 20th century.
• Hyderabad State included regions now in Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
• Nazims were responsible for local governance and law enforcement.

Last verified on 04-02-2026

Explanation

• Before 1901: Part of Punjab
• Created as separate province: 9 November 1901
• Reason: Administrative control of tribal areas
• Capital (After 1901): Peshawar
• Border: Shared with Afghanistan

Additional information:

• NWFP was later renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2010.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Date: 16 August 1946
  • Location: Calcutta (now Kolkata), Bengal, British India
  • Organizer: All India Muslim League
  • Announced By: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • Outcome: Large-scale communal riots and violence between Hindus and Muslims

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Razia Sultana was the first female ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
  • She ruled India from 1236 to 1240.
  • She was the daughter of Sultan Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish and Turkan Khatun.
  • Known for her bravery, intelligence, and administrative skills.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• After the fall of the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty, Delhi Sultanate became weak due to revolts.
• The Khilji Dynasty replaced the Slave Dynasty.
• Its founder was Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji.

Additional information:

• He became Sultan in 1290 at about 70 years of age.
• He was later killed by his nephew Alauddin Khilji (Ali Gurshap).

Last verified on 02-02-2026