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• Vishnu is one of the major deities in Hinduism.
• He is known as the Preserver (Protector of the Universe).
• He maintains balance and order in the world (Dharma).
• He is part of the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti).
• The other two are Brahma (Creator) and Shiva (Destroyer).

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• Syed Ameer Ali authored "The Spirit of Islam".
• It was published in 1891.
• The book provides a comprehensive study of Islam's core principles and beliefs.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• "Shikwa" (Complaint) and "Jawab-e-Shikwa" (Answer to the Complaint)
• Found in the book "Bang-e-Dara"  (The Call of the Caravan Bell).
• Are iconic Urdu poems by Allama Muhammad Iqbal,
• Originally published: 1924

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

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• Virtue means فضیلت
• Goodness means فضیلت

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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1. India (East): 2,100 km (East)
2. Afghanistan (Northwest): 2,611 km (West/Northwest)
3. Iran (Southwest): 909 km (West)
4. China (Northeast): 599 km (Northeast)

• Arabian Sea coast: 1,058 km (South)
• Total land border: 6,219 km
• Land + Sea border: 7,277 km
• Land + Sea + LOC & Working Boundary: 8,340 km

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• The tomb of Babur, the first Mughal Emperor, is located in Bagh-e Babur, Kabul (Afghanistan).
• He died on 5 January 1531 in Agra at the age of 47.
• Initially, he was buried in Agra.
• Later, his remains were shifted to Kabul as per his wish.
• He was reburied in Kabul between 1539–1544.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Qutub-ud-din Aibak died in an accident while he was playing polo.
• He fell from a horse and was severely injured.
• He died on 14 November 1210 (aged 60) in Lahore.
• Burial in Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore.
• He was born in 1150 in Turkestan.

 Additional information:

• He established the first independent Turkish Kingdom in India.
• He founded the first Islamic state was founded in 1206.
• He became the first Sultan of Delhi from 1206 to 1210.

After Muhammad Ghori's assassination in 1206.

• He established the Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526).
• He started the Mamluk Dynasty or Salve Dynasty.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in northwest China.
• It is the second-largest desert in the world.
• Located in the Tarim Basin, Southern Xinjiang, surrounded by major mountain ranges.
• It lies inside the Tarim Basin, bordered by Kunlun Mountains (S), Pamir Mountains (W), Tian Shan (N), and Gobi Desert (E).
• Known as a “Sea of Death” due to its harsh climate and shifting sand dunes.
• Area: ~337,000 sq km

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Australia shortest day: 21 June
• Asia shortest day: 21 December
• Australia longest day: 21 December
• Asia longest day: 21 June
• Caused by Earth’s axial tilt of 23.5°

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• The Opium Wars were fought between Britain and China in the 19th century.
• Britain wanted to force China to allow opium trade from India.
• The wars led to unequal treaties and loss of Chinese territory.

Additional information:

• First Opium War: 1839–1842
• Second Opium War: 1856–1860
• Treaty of Nanking ceded Hong Kong to Britain.

Last verified on 03-04-2026