Explanation

• Date: 24 June 1945
• Presided by: Lord Wavell
• Place: Viceregal Lodge, Simla
• Main parties: Congress & All India Muslim League
• Purpose: Formation of Executive Council and constitutional settlement

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

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

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• The All-India Muslim League adopted the principle of self-rule for India in 1913.
• The decision was made during the 1913 session of the All-India Muslim League.
• It helped bring the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress closer politically.
• The demand later contributed to the Lucknow Pact (1916).

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Islam spread in Sindh during the Umayyad Caliphate.
• Umayyad Caliphate: 661–750 AD
• Conqueror of Sindh: Muhammad bin Qasim
• Year of Conquest: 711–712 AD (92–93 AH)
• Umayyad Caliph: Al-Walid I (705–715 AD)
• Governor of Iraq: Al-Hajjaj bin Yusuf
• Ruler Defeated: Raja Dahir

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Converted into University: 1920 (Aligarh Muslim University)
• Full Form: Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College
• Founder: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Established: 1877
• Location: Aligarh, India

Additional information:

• School Established: 1875
• Intermediate Classes Started: 1878
• B.A. Classes Started: 1881
• Inaugurated by: Lord Lytton
• First Headmaster of M.A.O. School: Henry Siddons

Last verified on 10-07-2026