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.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• • Date Presented: March 28, 1929
• • Location: Delhi, India (All-India Muslim League session)
• • Reason: In direct response to the Nehru Report (1928)

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Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• Al-Biruni came to India with Mahmud of Ghazni (Mahmud Ghaznavi)
• Age during Indian journeys: About 44 years
• Full Name: Abu Rayhan Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Biruni
• Served: At the court of Mahmud of Ghazni
• Famous work: Kitab al-Hind

Explanation

• Shah Jahan, born on January 5, 1592, in Lahore.
• He was the fifth emperor of the Mughal Empire.
• He reigning from January 1628 until July 1658.
• He was the first Mughal Emperor to sit on the Peacock Throne.
• Shah Jahan died on January 22, 1666, at Agra Fort, Agra, India.
• He is buried at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India.
• His full name was A'la Azad Abul Muzaffar Shahab ud-Din Mohammad Shah Jahan.

Explanation

• During his five-year rule from 1540 to 1546.
• Sher Shah Suri set up a new civic and military administration.
• He issued a coin of silver, weighing 178 grains.
• It was also termed the Rupiya.
• The silver coin remained in use during the Mughal period, the Maratha era (1674–1818) and in British India, as well.

Last verified on 30-04-2026