Explanation

Maharaja Hari Singh, the Hindu ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, signed the Instrument of Accession with India on October 26, 1947, following tribal invasions supported by Pakistan.

This treaty granted India control over Kashmir’s defense, communications, and foreign affairs.

Explanation

Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

He was serving from 1858 to 1862.

His policy of "mercy without weakness" aimed at restoring stability and maintaining British control over India after the rebellion.

Explanation

During Shah Jahan's reign, the Mughal Empire was divided into 22 provinces for administrative control.

These provinces were established to improve governance and tax collection across the empire.

Shah Jahan's real name was Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Khurram.

He built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Explanation

Mohenjo-Daro is located in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan,

in a central position between the Indus River and the Ghaggar-Hakra River.

Explanation

Hindi-Urdu Controversy was the Issue that made Sir Syed Ahmad Khan conclude that Hindus and Muslims could not work together anymore.

Hindi Urdu controversy started in began in the 1860s and continued right up to Independence

Explanation

The 1945 general elections in British India were held for the Central Legislature (Central Legislative Assembly).

The General Election of 1945-46 was held in 11 provinces of British India.

It included the provinces under the British rule, excluding princely states.

Lord Wavell was the Viceroy of India at the time.

Explanation

Allama Iqbal envisioned a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent.

His poetry and philosophy deeply influenced the ideology behind Pakistan’s creation.

Additional Information:

• Delivered the Allahabad Address (1930) proposing a separate Muslim state.
• Regarded as the "Spiritual Father of Pakistan."
• His ideas laid the foundation for the Two-Nation Theory.
• National poet of Pakistan; his birth (Nov 9) is celebrated as Iqbal Day.

Explanation

Akbar introduced an efficient and fair tax system called the Zabt system based on land measurement.

It increased revenue collection and reduced corruption, becoming a model for future administrations.

Explanation

In 1906, Sir Aga Khan met with a prominent Congress leader at the Viceregal Lodge in Shimla

The Simla Deputation was a gathering of 35 prominent Indian Muslim leaders

The Aga Khan III led them at the Viceregal Lodge in Simla in October 1906.

The deputation aimed to convince Lord Minto, then Viceroy of India, to grant Muslims greater representation in politics.

Explanation

Construction started: March 23, 1960

Opened: October 21, 1968

Height: 70 m

Architect: Nasreddin Murat-Khan

Architectural styles: Modern architecture, Mughal architecture

Minar e Pakistan was made in Lahore in memory of Pakistan's resolution