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Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College

• Founder: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Founded: 1875 (primary), 1877 (college)
• Foundation stone laid by Lord Lytton on 8 January 1878.
• Intermediate Classes: 1878
• B.A. Classes: 1881
• Upgrade to AMU: 1920

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• Bala Hisar Fort was first built by Zaheer-ud-din Babar in 1526 AD after capturing Peshawar.
• Used as: Royal residence by the Durrani Empire (from 1747)
• Captured by Marathas: 1758
• Reconstructed by Sikhs: 1823

Last verified on 01-03-2026

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• The Muhammadan Literary Society was founded in 1863 by Nawab Abdul Latif.
• It aimed to promote modern education and literary development among Muslims in India.
• The society was located at Nawab Abdul Latif’s residence, 16 Taltala, Kolkata.

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Muhammad ibn Qasim

• Conquest of Sindh: 712 AD
• Battle: Aror (near Rohri)
• Opponent: Raja Dahir (killed in battle)
• He attacked Sindh on orders of the Umayyad Caliph through Hajjaj bin Yusuf.
• Death: 18 July 715 AD

Major cities captured:

• Nirun
• Debal (Sikka fortress)
• Brahmanabad
• Alor (Aror)
• Multan

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• The woman who fought in the 1857 War of Independence is Rani of Jhansi. 
•  Rani Lakshmibai, also known as the Rani of Jhansi,
• She was a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
• She led the resistance against British rule in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

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• Aurangzeb Died on March 3, 1707, Bhingar, Ahmednagar, India.
• He is buried in a humble tomb in grave in Khulabad.
• He was the sixth Mughal emperor.
• He ruled the Mughal Empire from 1658 to 1707.
• He Born on November 3, 1618, Dahod, India.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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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

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• 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

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• 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