Explanation

• 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

Explanation

The Muslim League had 5 ministers in the Interim Government of 1946.

1. Liaquat Ali Khan (Finance portfolio)
2. Abdur Rab Nishtar
3. Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar
4. Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan
5. Jogendra Nath Mandal

This government was formed under the plan of Lord Wavell.

• It included both Congress and Muslim League representatives.
• The aim was to transfer power in British India.
• Jawaharlal Nehru was the head of the Interim Government.

Additional information:

• Lord Wavell sent letters to Nehru and Jinnah on 22 July 1946.
• He invited them to form an Interim Coalition Government.

Total cabinet structure: 14 members

• Congress ministers: 6
• Muslim League ministers: 5
• Minorities: 3

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The first annual session of the All India Muslim League was held in Karachi in 1907.

Additional information:

• Formation of Muslim League: 30 December 1906 (Dhaka)
• First President: Aga Khan III (Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah)
• Purpose: Protection of Muslim interests
• Key leaders: Nawab Salimullah, Muhammad Ali Jinnah (later joined)

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Hyderabad was a Hindu-majority state ruled by a Muslim Nizam.
• The state was governed by the Nizams of Hyderabad (1724–1948).

Religion distribution:

• Hinduism: ~81%
• Islam: ~13%
• Christianity: ~6%

Rule: Nizams (Asaf Jahi dynasty)

Founder: Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan

Capital:

• Aurangabad (1724–1763)
• Hyderabad (1763–1948)

Languages: Persian (earlier), later Urdu

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan at the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 AD.
• The battle was fought near Tarain (Taraori, present-day Haryana, India).
• Prithviraj Chauhan was the ruler of the Rajput Confederacy.

Additional information:

• First Battle (1191 AD) → Prithviraj Chauhan won

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Founder: Qutb-ud-Din Aibak
• Delhi Sultanate founded: 1206 AD
• Dynasty: Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty
• Reign: 1206–1210 AD
• Successor: Aram Shah

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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

• Tippu Sultan died on 4 May 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.
• Age at death: 48 years
• He was known as the "Tiger of Mysore."
• Born: 20 November 1750
• Full Name: Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu
• Capital: Srirangapatna (Mysore Kingdom)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Published: 28 August 1928
• Place: Lucknow Conference
• Chairman: Motilal Nehru
• Member: Jawaharlal Nehru
• Main Demand: Dominion status & federal system for India
• Muslim League Response: Muhammad Ali Jinnah rejected it and presented his 14 Points.

Last verified on 10-06-2026