Explanation

• The narrow strip is called the Wakhan Corridor.
• It is located in northeastern Afghanistan.
• It separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
• This corridor was created as a buffer zone during the 19th century (Great Game).
• Length: ~350 km
• Width: 13–65 km (approx.)

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Manchhar Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan.
• It collects water from the Kithar mountain range.
• It is one of South Asia's largest.
• It covers an area of 23.5 km (14.6 mi)
• It is the part of Indus River basin.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Jiwani is the farthest coastal point from Karachi on the highway.
• Although the highway officially ends at Gwadar, Jiwani lies further west near the Iran border.

Additional information:

• The Makran Coastal Highway connects Karachi to Gwadar.
• It ends near the Iran border in Balochistan.
• It passes the towns of Ormara and Pasni, both in Balochistan.
• The highway provides a scenic coastal route across the Arabian Sea.
• Length: 653 km (406 miles)
• Start: Karachi (Sindh)
• End: Jiwani (Balochistan)
• Construction: 2002–2004

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• The Lowari Pass connects the regions of Chitral and Dir within Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province,
• It is a high mountain pass located in KPK
•  Its closure due to snow (late November to late May) 

Additional information RELATED PASSES:

• Babusar Pass – Connects Kaghan with Chilas
• Shandur Pass – Connects Chitral with Gilgit
• Malakand Pass – Connects Mardan with Swat
• Khunjerab Pass – Connects Pakistan with China

Last Updated on 14-01-2026

Explanation

• The tomb or mausoleum of Waris Shah is near Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan in Jandiala Sher Khan town.
• He was born in January 23, 1722.
• He was passed away in 1798.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Todar Mal was the Revenue Minister of Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor, who ruled from 1556 to 1605.
• Todar Mal is credited with reforming the revenue administration and introducing the "Zabti" system.
• It helped to increase state revenue and promote agricultural development.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757.
• It took place at Plassey (Palashi) near the Hooghly River.
• The battle was between the British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah.
• The British were led by Robert Clive.
• It marked the beginning of British control in India (Bengal).

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Shalimar Gardens in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• Construction Year: 1641–42
• Included in UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1981
• Terraces: 3 main terraces (upper, middle, lower)
• Water Fountains: Over 400 fountains
• Total Area: Approximately 16 hectares
• Shah Jahan also built: Taj Mahal (Agra), Jama Masjid (Delhi), Red Fort (Delhi)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Sr#	Built by	Name of Places
1	Jahangir​	Shalimar Bagh, Kashmir
2	Shah Jahan	1. Shalimar Garden, Pakistan,   2. Taj Mahal, 3. the Jama Masjid, 4. the Red Fort
3	Akbar	1.    Buland Darwaza, 2.    Fatehpur Sikri
4	Aurangzeb	Moti Masjid, Delhi