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Explanation

The largest Princely state by area at the time of partition was Kashmir.

Out of 562 princely states during 1947, 13 princely states decided to join Pakistan.

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These 13 princely states are:

Bahawalpur: On 3 October 1947, the Nawab of Bahawalpur, Sadeq Mohammad Khan V, acceded his state to Pakistan, becoming the first ruler to do so successfully.

Khairpur: The state of Khairpur acceded to Pakistan on 3 October 1947.

Chitral: The Mehtar of Chitral, Muzaffar-ul-Mulk, stated his intention to accede to Pakistan on 15 August 1947. On 28 July 1969, President Yahya Khan announced the full integration

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Explanation

The interim Government was formed in 1946. Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister 

The Interim Government of India was formed on 2 September 1946

The Interim Government was originally headed by the Viceroy of India

On 26 October 1946, Muslim League entered the Interim Government

RELATED Question:

The interim Government of basic principles committee was presented to the constituent Assembly on:

 September 7, 1950

How many members were nominated by the Muslim League for the interim Government?

 5

Explanation

Haider Ali (1721–1782) was the ruler of Mysore and a powerful Muslim military commander.

He expanded Mysore’s territory and resisted British colonial forces during his reign.

Explanation

The Non-Cooperation Movement started in 1920.

The leader of the Non-cooperation Movement was Mahatma Gandhia and Muhammad Ali Jinnah

The non-cooperation movement was a mass movement that involved participation from the nationalists as well as the public. 

After a series of events including the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1920.

The Non-cooperation Movement was called off by Mahatma Gandhi after the Chauri Chaura incident in February 1922. 

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Explanation

Cold Start is a military doctrine that was developed by the Indian Armed Forces for use in a possible war with Pakistan.

The doctrine is intended to allow India's conventional forces to perform holding attacks to prevent a nuclear retaliation from Pakistan in case of a conflict.

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Explanation

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• Babar ruled India for 4 years.
• He established the Mughal Empire in 1526.
• He reigned until his death in 1530.
• Babar was the first Mughal king to rule India.

Explanation

Jinnah joined the Indian National Congress in 1906.

Left congress 1920.

Join All India Muslim League in 1913.

Remain a member of both parties for 7 years.

Explanation

The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement.

It was launched by 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

Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1857.

Babar invaded the kingdom of the Lodi Afghans in northern India in 1526 

There are 17 Mughal  families who rule in India

First Mughal Emperor: Babar

Last Mughal Emperor: Behadur Shah Zafar