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

Explanation

• Conquest of Sindh: 712 AD
• Battle: Aror (near Rohri)
• Opponent: Raja Dahir (killed in battle)
• He attacked Sindh on orders of the Umayyad Caliph through Hajjaj bin Yusuf.
• Death: 18 July 715 AD

Major cities captured:

• Nirun
• Debal (Sikka fortress)
• Brahmanabad
• Alor (Aror)
• Multan

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.
• It 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.

Last verified on 01-05-2026