Explanation

• Name: Subhas Chandra Bose (Netaji)
• Born: 23 January 1897 (Cuttack, India)
• Organization: Indian National Army (INA)

Famous slogans:

1. “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom”
2. “Jai Hind”

Death: 1945 (plane crash in Taiwan – disputed)

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Explanation

• The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14 January 1761.
• It took place at Panipat (near Delhi, India).
• The battle was between the Maratha Empire and Ahmad Shah Durrani’s Afghan forces.
• The Marathas were led by Sadashivrao Bhau.
• The result was a decisive victory for Ahmad Shah Durrani.

Additional information:

• 1st Battle: 1526 (Babur vs Ibrahim Lodhi)
• 2nd Battle: 1556 (Akbar vs Hemu)

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Explanation

• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.
• It was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.

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Explanation

• Plan: 3rd June / Mountbatten Plan
• Year: 1947
• Provinces involved: Punjab, Bengal, Sindh
• Decision body: Provincial Assemblies
• Choice: India or Pakistan

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Explanation

• The 3rd June Plan 1947 is also called the Mountbatten Plan.
• It announced the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
• Punjab and Bengal were to be divided under this plan.
• It was the final plan for independence.
• It led directly to the creation of Pakistan in August 1947.

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