Explanation

• Leaders of Hyderabad were historically called Nazims.

Additional information:

• They administered the state under the Nizam monarchy.
• The Nizams were rulers from 18th to 20th century.
• Hyderabad State included regions now in Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
• Nazims were responsible for local governance and law enforcement.

Last verified on 04-02-2026

Explanation

• Before 1901: Part of Punjab
• Created as separate province: 9 November 1901
• Reason: Administrative control of tribal areas
• Capital (After 1901): Peshawar
• Border: Shared with Afghanistan

Additional information:

• NWFP was later renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2010.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• After the fall of the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty, Delhi Sultanate became weak due to revolts.
• The Khilji Dynasty replaced the Slave Dynasty.
• Its founder was Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji.

Additional information:

• He became Sultan in 1290 at about 70 years of age.
• He was later killed by his nephew Alauddin Khilji (Ali Gurshap).

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Razia Sultana was the first 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.

Last verified on 01-02-2026

Explanation

The "Poor Man's Budget" of 1946was presented by Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan

He was the first Indian to hold the Finance portfolio

Date: Presented in February 1947 for the 1947-48 budget. 

Explanation

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Arrival date: 7 August 1947
• Constituent Assembly address: 11 August 1947
• Airbase: Mauripur, Karachi

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

Ahmed Shah Abdali was defeated by the Mughals in March 1748

At the Battle of Manupur

Location: Manupur, near Sirhind

Context: First invasion of India by Ahmad Shah Durrani

Mughal Leaders: Prince Ahmad Shah Bahadur, Qamar-ud-Din Khan, and Mir Mannu

Explanation

• The First Round Table Conference was held in London
• When: November 12, 1930, to January 1931.
• Inaugurated by: King George V.
• Chaired by: British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.

Additional information

• Three sessions were held in London from 1930 to 1932.
• Chaired by British PM Ramsay MacDonald. (from: 5 June 1929 – 7 June 1935)
• First Session (1930): Boycotted by the Indian National Congress.
• Second Session (7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931): Mahatma Gandhi attended after the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
• Third Session (1932): Poorly attended, boycotted by major parties.

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

The Quit India Movement is also called the August Movement or August Kranti (August Revolution). 

 launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942,in Bombay.

The movement, started by the Congress party.

It's demanded an end to British rule in India.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah responded with the slogan "Divide and Quit India."

Explanation

Pakistan's ideology is fundamentally based on Islam and the Two-Nation Theory

Islamic Identity: The belief that Islam is a complete way of life

Two-Nation Theory: Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations