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Amir Khusrau was a prolific classical poet associated with the royal courts of emperors.

He was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India around the 13th century.

He is also called “father of qawwali” and is credited with the creation of qawwali form.

He became a disciple of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya.

He also brought into circulation the two specific musical genres of 'Tarana' and 'Kaul', which complemented the prevalent array of musical forms.

Alaudin khilji appreciated poetry and invited many poets to his courts but khusro was honoured and respected in his court and given the title” Amir”.

The famous poet Amir Khusrau composed poetry in Urdu.

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Timur (Tamerlane) invaded India in 1398 during the reign of Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

His invasion led to massive destruction in Delhi and weakened the Delhi Sultanate significantly.

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The Lodhi Dynasty was the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.

It was ruling from 1451 until the defeat by Babur in 1526, which led to the establishment of the Mughal Empire.

The first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate was the Mamluk Dynasty (also known as the Slave Dynasty), which began with Qutb al-Din Aibak in 1206.

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Padshah:

It means emperor, and Babur was the first Mughal emperor to use this title.

Babur:

He was a descendant of both Timur and Genghis Khan, and he founded the Mughal Empire in India in 1526.

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Jahangir:

He was Babur's grandson and the fourth Mughal emperor.

Humayun:

He was Babur's son and the second Mughal emperor.

Akbar:

He was Babur's grandson and the third Mughal emperor.

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During Alauddin Khilji’s reign, Amils were appointed as government officials responsible for collecting land revenue.

They were key agents in the administration of the Iqta system, ensuring efficient revenue collection from villages.

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Alauddin Khilji (1296–1316) is known for implementing market control measures in Delhi to stabilize prices and ensure supply for his army.

He introduced price control, rationing, and strict regulation of trade, along with monitoring grain and commodity markets to prevent hoarding and profiteering.

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The 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) was held in New Delhi, India.

Originally scheduled for March 2020, the congress was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was subsequently held virtually from 20–22 March 2022. 

The congress focused on the theme “Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Future.”

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Explanation

Germany withdrew its case against Italy over World War II reparations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in May 2022.

The case concerned Italy's continued acceptance of civil claims against Germany for Nazi-era crimes, despite a 2012 ICJ ruling affirming Germany's sovereign immunity.

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John Lee Ka-chiu was elected as the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on 8 May 2022. 

He was the sole candidate in the election, receiving 1,416 out of 1,424 votes from the Election Committee.

He was officially appointed by the Central People's Government of China on 20 May 2022 and assumed office on 1 July 2022, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty.