Explanation

• Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India 17 times.
• Most famous raid was in 1025 AD, when he plundered the Somnath temple in Gujarat.
• Last (17th) attack took place in 1027 AD.
• Known as “Abductor of Scholars” due to looting knowledge centers.
• Played a significant role in Turkish invasions of India.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

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

• Rai Ahmad Khan Kharal was born in 1803.
• Birth Place: Jhamra (Okara District)
• Nearby Area: Gogera Bangla
• He was a freedom fighter of the 1857 War of Independence.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• First Battle of Panipat: 21 April 1526
• Fought Between: Babur Vs Lodi
• Won by: Babur

Additional information:

• Second Battle of Panipat: November 5, 1556
• Fought Between: Hemu Vs Akbar
• Won by: Akbar
• Third Battle of Panipat: 14 January 1761
• Fought Between: Abdali Vs Marathas
• Won by: Abdali

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Explanation

• Humayun was removed from the throne by Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan leader, in 1540.
• Sher Shah defeated Humayun at the Battle of Chausa and again at the Battle of Bilgram.
• This leading to Humayun's exile in Persia (modern-day Iran) for several years.

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Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Became separate province: 1 April 1936, capital Karachi
• Annexed to Bombay Presidency: 1843
• Part of Pakistan: 14 August 1947 – 14 October 1955, capital Hyderabad
• Separation demanded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1929 under Government of India Act 1935
• First Muslim League Government in Sindh: 1943

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Miani was fought on 17 February 1843.
• It was between the British East India Company and the Talpur rulers of Sindh.
• Sir Charles Napier led the British army and defeated the Talpurs.
• It leading to the annexation of Sindh.

Last verified on 14-03-2026