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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 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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• 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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• The demand for separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency remained mostly inactive for some time.
• It became active again during the British constitutional reforms process.
• The issue gained importance with the arrival of the Simon Commission in 1927.
• Finally, Sindh was separated in 1936 as a separate province.

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• The Haji Shariatullah started the Faraizi Movement in 1818.
• It was a religious and social reform movement in Bengal.
• The aim was to encourage Muslims to strictly follow Islamic duties (Faraiz).
• He was called Ustad (teacher) by his followers.
• After Haji Shariatullah, his son Dudu Miyan continued the movement.

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• This statement is attributed to Michael Brecher.
• He mentioned it in his book Jawaharlal Nehru: A Political Biography.
• He discussed the central role of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the creation of Pakistan.
• According to him, Jinnah’s leadership was crucial for Pakistan’s formation in 1947.
• The idea highlights how individual leadership shaped history.

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