Explanation

• Rohtas Fort near Jhelum was built by Sher Shah Suri.
• He was the founder of the Suri Empire in India.
• Rohtas Fort is a 16th-century fortress.
• It is located near the city of Dina in Jhelum.
• The construction started in 1541.
• Rohtas Fort has 14 gates.

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Explanation

• The agitation against the Partition of Bengal 1905 was centered in Calcutta.
• Calcutta was the political and intellectual hub of Bengal.
• The movement included boycotts and protests (Swadeshi Movement).
• It strongly opposed the decision by Lord Curzon.
• The agitation led to the reversal of partition in 1911.

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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

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Explanation

• During 1939–45, All India Muslim League formed governments in Bengal and Sindh.
• These ministries were formed after the 1937 provincial elections.
• The Congress won most provinces but failed in some key Muslim-majority areas.

Total provinces: 11 British Indian provinces

1. Madras
2. Central Provinces
3. Bihar
4. Orissa
5. United Provinces
6. Bombay Presidency
7. Assam
8. NWFP
9. Bengal
10. Punjab
11. Sindh

Congress formed government in 8 provinces.

Muslim League influence strong in 3 provinces:

1. Bengal
2. Sindh
3. Punjab (no full ministry)

Assam: Congress had 33/108 seats

• The final results of the elections were declared in February 1937.

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Explanation

Anglo-Muhammadan Oriental College

• Headquarters: Aligarh, India
• Founded: 1875
• Founder (idea/promoter): Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Inaugurated by: Lord Lytton
• Medium of instruction: English
• Purpose: Modern education for Muslims

Last verified on 01-05-2026