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• The first Muslim navy was established during the Caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan under Muawiya (Governor of Syria).
• The navy was launched in the Mediterranean Sea to counter Byzantine naval dominance and protect the Syrian coastline.

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• First major conquest: Cyprus, 649 AD
• Historic naval battle: Battle of the Masts (Dhat al-Sawari), 655 AD, against Byzantines
• Purpose: Protect Muslim territories and secure trade routes

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• Hazrat Salma (RA) advised Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) regarding the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (628 AD) with Quraysh.
• Her advice helped the Prophet ﷺ take wise and peaceful steps during the negotiations.

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• Downfall: Banu Umayyad overthrown by Abbasids in 750 CE
• Escape: Abd al-Rahman I (Abd al-Rahman ibn Mu'awiya) fled to Andalus (Muslim Spain)
• Independent Emirate: Established Emirate of Córdoba in 756 CE
• Caliphate: Later became Caliphate of Córdoba in 929 CE under Abd al-Rahman III
• Significance: Continued Umayyad rule outside the Middle East, influencing culture, architecture, and governance in Spain

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• Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet, no matter how far they are extended.
• The distance (spacing) between them remains constant along their entire length.

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Area of square = side² → 256 = side² → side = √256 = 16 cm

Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 16 = 64 cm

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3/4 + 2/3

= (3×3)/(4×3) + (2×4)/(3×4)

= 9/12 + 8/12

= 17/12

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• SUDS is a planned drainage system designed to manage rainwater runoff in urban areas.
• It helps reduce surface water flooding and improves water quality.

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• Bps (Bits per second) measures the rate at which data is transferred from one device to another.
• It is commonly used for network speed, internet speed, and bus transfer rates.

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• Modern systems often use Mbps (Million bps) or Gbps (Billion bps) for high-speed data networks.

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• Allegation: Pakistan was alleged to have provided support to Osama bin Laden.
• Death: He was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs on 2 May 2011.
• Location of Compound: Just half a mile from Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul, Abbottabad.
• U.S. Response: President Barack Obama requested Pakistan to investigate the network supporting bin Laden.

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