Explanation

• 1 January 1949: Ceasefire came into effect.

Additional information:

• 1947: First Kashmir War began.
• 1948: United Nations became involved in the Kashmir dispute.
• 27 July 1949: Karachi Agreement established the Ceasefire Line.
• 1972: Simla Agreement → Ceasefire Line renamed Line of Control (LoC).

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• The Mughal Emperor who promulgated a new faith entitled “Din-E-Elahi” in 1581 AD was Akbar.

Additional information:

Akbar (1556-1605):

• Emperor Akbar founded the city in by the name of "ILLAHABAS" which later became ALLAHABAD.

• He introduced the new religion as Din-i-llahi.

• He introduced the Mansabdari system.

• Akbar defeated Hemu in the second battle of Panipat.

• He built Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri.

• He followed the policy of Sulh-i-Kul.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• Place: Banaras (present-day Varanasi)
• Year: 1867
• Urdu: Perso-Arabic script
• Hindi: Devanagari script
• Important personality: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan strongly opposed the replacement of Urdu.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• The Gandhi-Jinnah Talks began on 9 September 1944 at the residence of Quaid-e-Azam in Bombay.
• These talks were held between Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi.
• The main issue was the political future of Muslims and the demand for Pakistan.
• Gandhi opposed the demand for Pakistan, while Jinnah strongly defended the Two-Nation Theory.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• Two Muslim members: Syed Ali Imam and Shoaib Qureshi
• Published: 28 August 1928
• Chairman: Motilal Nehru
• Secretary: Jawaharlal Nehru

Additional information

• Main demand: Dominion Status for India
• Proposed: Federal system of government
• Jinnah’s response: Presented his 14 Points in 1929.
• Purpose: Proposed a constitutional framework for British India. more shorten

Explanation

• 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

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The Indian National Congress (INC) was formed on 28 December 1885 in Bombay (now Mumbai), British India.
• The first session was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College.
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India
• Founder: Allan Octavian Hume (with support from Indian leaders)
• First President: Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
• Purpose: To represent Indian political interests and later lead the Indian independence movement.

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• Date: 24 June 1945
• Presided by: Lord Wavell
• Place: Viceregal Lodge, Simla
• Main parties: Congress & All India Muslim League
• Purpose: Formation of Executive Council and constitutional settlement

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

• The 2013 General Elections were held on 11 May 2013.
• The Pakistan Muslim League (N) won the largest number of seats in the National Assembly.
• Nawaz Sharif became Prime Minister and formed the federal government.
• The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerged as the third-largest party in the National Assembly.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

Last verified on 01-04-2026