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

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• Emperor: Shah Jahan
• Period: 1628–1658 CE
• Field: Art, architecture, calligraphy
• Famous Work: Taj Mahal inscriptions
• Style: Persian-Arabic calligraphy

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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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)

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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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.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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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.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• Osman I was the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
• He established the empire in 1299 AD.
• He was a Turkish tribal leader known as Osman Gazi.
• His reign lasted from 1299 to 1324 AD.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• Founder → Akbar
• Year → 1582 AD
• Name → Din-i-Ilahi / Tauheed-i-Illahi
• Nature → Syncretic (mixed religious system)

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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The Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the parliament between 20 and 21 October 2024.

Passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan

Assented to by: President Asif Zardari

Explanation

• Akbar introduced Din-i-Ilahi in 1582.

• It was a syncretic belief system aimed at religious harmony.
• The idea was to promote unity between Hindus and Muslims in the Mughal Empire.
• It was also called Tawhid-i-Ilahi (Divine Monotheism) in historical records.
• Din-i-Ilahi was centered in Fatehpur Sikri.
• It was recorded by court historian Abu’l-Fazl.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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• Lahore Fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.
• It is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
• It was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
• It is also known as Shahi Qila.

Last verified on 19-04-2026