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The "Priest King" is a famous statue discovered in Mohenjo-Daro in 1927, representing a dignified male figure.

It is believed to possibly depict a priest or ruler, showcasing the artistry of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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• The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental political and economic forum consisting of seven major economies, including:
• Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Gandhara Civilization flourished in Pakistan during the rule of Buddhist Kings.

• Taxila was considered as Pearl of Gandhara Civilization. 
• language of the Gandhara civilization was:  Prakrit
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• Gandhara's language was a Prakrit or "Middle Indo-Aryan" dialect, usually called Gāndhārī.
• Hindko from Peshawar, which was the capital of Gandhara, came from Shuraseni Prakrit a language spoken in Gandhara.

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Croatia become the 27th country to join Europe's Schengen Area - a zone with no internal border controls, including passport checks from 1 January 2023.

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The Fatimid Caliphate, an Ismaili Shia caliphate of the 10th to the 12th centuries CE, spanned a large area of North Africa, from the Red Sea in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west. The Fatimid dynasty, of Arab origin, ruled territories across the Mediterranean coast of Africa and ultimately made Egypt the center of the caliphate.

At its height, the caliphate included - in addition to Egypt - varying areas of the Maghreb, Sudan, Sicily, the Levant, and the Hijaz.

Fatimid Caliphate came to end in 1171 AD.

In 969, they conquered Egypt, and in 973 they established Cairo as the capital of their caliphate.

The Fatimid Caliphate was an Ismaili Shia caliphate of the 10th to the 12th centuries CE

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The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award a British soldier can receive.

The VC was introduced on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria.

Additional information:

France’s highest military award is: the Legion of Honour

Britain’s highest military award is: the Victoria Cross

India’s highest military award is: Param Vir Chakra

Japan’s highest military award is: The Order of the Rising Sun

Pakistan’s highest military award is: Nishan-i-Haider

US’s highest military award is: the Medal of Honour

Israel's highest military award of is: the Medal of Valour

Belgium's highest military award is: the Military Cross

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The Peace of Westphalia were signed  between May and October 1648

Largely ending the European wars of religion, including the  Thirty Years’ War.

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The Treaty of Versailles was the primary treaty produced by the Paris Peace Conference at the end of World War I

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June 1919

The Treaty of Versailles signed between Allied forces vs Germany

the purpose behind the Treaty of Versailles: Codifying terms between the victorious Allies and Germany after the first world war

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Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015) was a Singaporean statesman and politician.

He served as the country's first Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990.

He is widely credited as the "Father of Modern Singapore" for his role in transforming the city-state from a poor post-colonial economy to a thriving global financial hub.

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• Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan.
• Located in the north-central part of the country
• Served as the capital since 1997
• Currency is the Tenge.
• Official languages are Kazakh and Russian.
• Located in the continent of Asia/ Europe.
• Primary religions are Islam and Christianity.
• Kazakhstan Parliament is called Kurultai. 

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026