Explanation

• The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and the Lodi Empire,
• Took place on 21 April 1526 in North India.
• Result: Mughal victory
• Territorial changes: The Delhi Sultanate was annexed by the Mughal dynasty
• 2nd battle of Panipat: 1556
• 3rd battle of Panipat: 1761

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The Cripps Mission arrived in India on March 22, 1942
• Stayed until April 12, 1942.
• The mission was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps,
• The objective of Cripps Mission: To reform the constitutional issues
• Purpose: To gain Indian support for WWII as Japanese forces threatened India's borders.
• Result: Failure of the mission led directly to the launch of the "Quit India Movement" in August 1942. 

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The Nehru Report was published on August 28, 1928,
• At the Lucknow conference.
• It appealed for dominion status and a federal government setup for India.
• The committee was chaired by Motilal Nehru, with Jawaharlal Nehru as a member.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah voted against this report and responded with his 14 Points.

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Fought between: British East India Company (led by Robert Clive) vs. Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-ud-Daulah) and his French allies.
• The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757.
• It established British dominance in India.
• Location: Palashi (Plassey), Bengal.
• Captured Calcutta

Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

Last verified on 07-03-2026