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Explanation

The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War began in 1798 

Between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore, led by Tipu Sultan.

It concluded in 1799 with the defeat of Mysore and the death of Tipu Sultan.

Explanation

The cycles of monsoons are well developed in South and South East Asia, particularly in countries such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Monsoons are seasonal weather patterns that bring significant rainfall and wind changes to these regions.

It typically between June and September.

Explanation

Akbar was the third Mughal emperor after Babur and Humayun.

He reigned from 1556 to 1605 AD.

He was famously known as Akbar the Great.

He was the son of Nasiruddin Humayun.

He succeeded Humayun as emperor at the age of 13.

Explanation

The Simla Agreement was signed on July 2, 1972, between India and Pakistan, marking the formal end of the 1971 war.

It aimed to establish lasting peace and mutual respect for each country's sovereignty.

Explanation

Explanation

Indian spy Kulbushan Jadhav was arrested in the Maskhel area of Balochistan, Pakistan, in 2016.

He was accused of espionage and involvement in activities against Pakistan's security.

Explanation

The Hindu Mahasabha was founded in 1915.

But it gained prominence in 1921.

Madan Mohan Malaviya was one of its key founders and leaders. 

Hindu Mahasabha is a political party in India. 

Founded: 1915

Founders: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Lala Lajpat Rai

Explanation

Babri Masjid is located Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India

On 6 December 1992, a large group of Hindu activists of the Vishva Hindu Parishad and allied organizations demolished.

Babri Masjid Completed in 1528–29

Babri Masjid Demolished in 1992

Explanation

Al-Biruni was taken to Ghazni, the capital of the Ghaznavid dynasty, where he served as court astrologer and accompanied Mahmud on his invasions into India.

He lived in India for several years.

He was forty-four years old during his journeys with Mahmud of Ghazni.

Al-Biruni passed away in Ghazni.

Explanation

The Indus Water Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan

while

and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India

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Indus Waters Treaty, treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan

Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan was brokered by World Bank

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The Treaty was signed at Karachi by Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,

the then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 

the then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 

The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

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