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• Mujadad Alif Sani initiated the Jihad against Din-e-Illahi.
• Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi, also known as Imam Rabbani.
• It is a religious movement introduced by Emperor Akbar in 1582.
• Origin: Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Mughal Empire
• Members: 19
• Other name Tawhid-i-Ilahi(توحید الهی)

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• Lord Dalhousie took over as Governor General in 1848.
• 'Doctrine of Lapse' was also formulated by Lord Dalhousie.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was first applied in the year 1848 to the State of Satra.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) in the year 1848.

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• The Indian Independence Act 1947 defined the transfer of power to India and Pakistan.
• Section 9 dealt with the powers of the Governor-General.
• It allowed him to implement and operationalize the Act.
• He could divide powers, assets, and responsibilities between the two dominions.
• It helped in the smooth establishment of India and Pakistan in 1947.

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• Razia Sultana was the first and last 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.

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• The first major organized movement against British rule was the Swadeshi Movement.
• It started in 1905 after the Partition of Bengal.
• People boycotted British goods and promoted local products.

Additional information:

• Khilafat Movement – 1919–1924
• Non-Cooperation Movement – 1920–1922
• Quit India Movement – 1942

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• The official court language of the Mughal Empire was Persian.
• It was used in administration, literature, and royal communication.
• Mughal rulers adopted Persian from earlier Islamic traditions.
• It remained dominant until the British period.
• It influenced the development of Urdu language.

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• Arya Samaj was a Hindu reform movement.
• It was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875.
• Its main strongholds were in Western and Northern India.
• Key areas included Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan.
• It promoted Vedic teachings and social reforms.

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• In 1913, the All India Muslim League adopted a moderate political objective.
• It supported self-government (autonomy) for Indians within the British Empire.
• This reflected early cooperation between Muslim League and Congress ideals.

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• During his five-year rule from 1540 to 1546.
• Sher Shah Suri set up a new civic and military administration.
• He issued a coin of silver, weighing 178 grains.
• It was also termed the Rupiya.
• The silver coin remained in use during the Mughal period, the Maratha era (1674–1818) and in British India, as well.

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• The famous poem Musaddas-e-Hali was written by Altaf Hussain Hali.
• Written in 1879.
• It describes the rise and fall of Muslims as a political and cultural power.
• The work highlights the glorious Islamic past and later decline.
• He was a close associate of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

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