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مسدس  کے ہر بند میں چھ (6) مصرعے ہوتے ہیں۔ 

ساخت: اس کے پہلے چار مصرعے ہم قافیہ اور ہم ردیف ہوتے ہیں، جبکہ آخری دو مصرعے (جنہیں 'بیت' کہا جاتا ہے) الگ قافیہ رکھتے ہیں۔

استعمال: یہ صنفِ شاعری طویل نظمیں، مرثیے اور قومی و اخلاقی موضوعات کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

مثال: مشہور مثال مولانا حالی کی "مسدسِ حالی" ہے۔

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• Pakistan became an "Islamic Republic" in its 1956 constitution.
• This constitution was the first to declare Pakistan as an Islamic Republic.
• It is reflecting the country's identity as a democratic state founded on the principles of Islam.

Additional information:

• The constitution was adopted on March 23, 1956.
• The 1956 Constitution was abrogated in 1958.
• When President Iskander Mirza imposed martial law and declared himself the Chief Martial Law Administrator.

Last verified on 23-03-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam presented the Delhi proposals in 1927
• The conference was held on March 20, 1927
• Resulting in proposals between Delhi and Muslims
  
  

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• The tomb of Babur, the first Mughal Emperor, is located in Bagh-e Babur, Kabul (Afghanistan).
• He died on 5 January 1531 in Agra at the age of 47.
• Initially, he was buried in Agra.
• Later, his remains were shifted to Kabul as per his wish.
• He was reburied in Kabul between 1539–1544.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Qutub-ud-din Aibak died in an accident while he was playing polo.
• He fell from a horse and was severely injured.
• He died on 14 November 1210 (aged 60) in Lahore.
• Burial in Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore.
• He was born in 1150 in Turkestan.

 Additional information:

• He established the first independent Turkish Kingdom in India.
• He founded the first Islamic state was founded in 1206.
• He became the first Sultan of Delhi from 1206 to 1210.

After Muhammad Ghori's assassination in 1206.

• He established the Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526).
• He started the Mamluk Dynasty or Salve Dynasty.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in northwest China.
• It is the second-largest desert in the world.
• Located in the Tarim Basin, Southern Xinjiang, surrounded by major mountain ranges.
• It lies inside the Tarim Basin, bordered by Kunlun Mountains (S), Pamir Mountains (W), Tian Shan (N), and Gobi Desert (E).
• Known as a “Sea of Death” due to its harsh climate and shifting sand dunes.
• Area: ~337,000 sq km

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Australia shortest day: 21 June
• Asia shortest day: 21 December
• Australia longest day: 21 December
• Asia longest day: 21 June
• Caused by Earth’s axial tilt of 23.5°

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• The Opium Wars were fought between Britain and China in the 19th century.
• Britain wanted to force China to allow opium trade from India.
• The wars led to unequal treaties and loss of Chinese territory.

Additional information:

• First Opium War: 1839–1842
• Second Opium War: 1856–1860
• Treaty of Nanking ceded Hong Kong to Britain.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Strait: Bering Strait
• Between: Russia (Siberia) & United States (Alaska)
• Continents: Asia and North America
• Connects: Arctic Ocean – Pacific Ocean
• Width: ~85 km

Additional information:

• During the Ice Age, it formed a land bridge called Beringia.
• Named after explorer Vitus Bering.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Chronometer is a highly precise time-measuring instrument.
• It is often used in navigation and scientific experiments.
• It is designed to measure time accurately, even under varying conditions.
• Chronometers played a key role in determining longitude at sea.

Last verified on 03-04-2026