Explanation

• Leaders of Hyderabad were historically called Nazims.

Additional information:

• They administered the state under the Nizam monarchy.
• The Nizams were rulers from 18th to 20th century.
• Hyderabad State included regions now in Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
• Nazims were responsible for local governance and law enforcement.

Last verified on 04-02-2026

Explanation

• Before 1901: Part of Punjab
• Created as separate province: 9 November 1901
• Reason: Administrative control of tribal areas
• Capital (After 1901): Peshawar
• Border: Shared with Afghanistan

Additional information:

• NWFP was later renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2010.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Date: 16 August 1946
  • Location: Calcutta (now Kolkata), Bengal, British India
  • Organizer: All India Muslim League
  • Announced By: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • Outcome: Large-scale communal riots and violence between Hindus and Muslims

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Razia Sultana was the first female ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
  • She ruled India from 1236 to 1240.
  • She was the daughter of Sultan Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish and Turkan Khatun.
  • Known for her bravery, intelligence, and administrative skills.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• After the fall of the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty, Delhi Sultanate became weak due to revolts.
• The Khilji Dynasty replaced the Slave Dynasty.
• Its founder was Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji.

Additional information:

• He became Sultan in 1290 at about 70 years of age.
• He was later killed by his nephew Alauddin Khilji (Ali Gurshap).

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Razia Sultana was the first female ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
  • She ruled India from 1236 to 1240.
  • She was the daughter of Sultan Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish and Turkan Khatun.
  • Known for her bravery, intelligence, and administrative skills.

Last verified on 01-02-2026

Explanation

The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon, was formally annulled in 1911. 

Lord Curzon divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905

The province was divided into 

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

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Explanation

The "Poor Man's Budget" of 1946was presented by Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan

He was the first Indian to hold the Finance portfolio

Date: Presented in February 1947 for the 1947-48 budget. 

Explanation

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Arrival date: 7 August 1947
• Constituent Assembly address: 11 August 1947
• Airbase: Mauripur, Karachi

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

Ahmed Shah Abdali was defeated by the Mughals in March 1748

At the Battle of Manupur

Location: Manupur, near Sirhind

Context: First invasion of India by Ahmad Shah Durrani

Mughal Leaders: Prince Ahmad Shah Bahadur, Qamar-ud-Din Khan, and Mir Mannu