Explanation

• Lord Dalhousie took over as Governor General in 1848.
• 'Doctrine of Lapse' was also formulated by Lord Dalhousie.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was first applied in the year 1848 to the State of Satra.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) in the year 1848.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Last Peshwa: Baji Rao II
• Rule: 1796–1818
• Treaty Signed: Treaty of Bassein (1802)
• Capital: Poona (Present-day Pune)
• Empire Ended: 1818 after the Third Anglo-Maratha War

Additional information:

• Balaji Vishwanath – First Peshwa (1713–1720)
• Baji Rao I – 1720–1740
• Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb) – 1740–1761
• Madhav Rao I – 1761–1772
• Baji Rao II – Last Peshwa (1796–1818)

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Explanation

• Place: Dhaka (then Bengal, British India)
• Founded on: 30 December 1906
• Founders: Nawab Salimullah, Agha Khan III, etc.
• Objective: Protection of Muslim political rights
• Role: Key political force behind Pakistan Movement

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Purpose: Hindu-Muslim unity and constitutional reforms
• Agreement: Lucknow Pact
• Year: 1916
• Place: Lucknow, British India
• Organizations: All-India Muslim League & Indian National Congress

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• The Indian National Congress (INC) was formed on 28 December 1885 in Bombay (now Mumbai), British India.
• The first session was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College.
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India
• Founder: Allan Octavian Hume (with support from Indian leaders)
• First President: Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
• Purpose: To represent Indian political interests and later lead the Indian independence movement.

Last verified on 11-07-2026