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Ahmad Khan Kharal fought against the British in the War of Independence of 1857

In the Bar region of Pakistani Punjab.

He was a Punjabi Muslim chieftain and leader of the Kharal tribe.

He died fighting the British on September 21, 1857, at the age of 81

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 Total houses of UK parliament: 2 

Upper house of British Parliament: House of Lords

Lower house of British Parliament: House of Commons

Seats of House of Commons: 650

Seats of House of Lords: 767

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It is in response to the partition of Bengal by the British.

It was a campaign to boycott British goods and promote Indian industries.

The Swadeshi Movement was launched on August 7, 1905,

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In 1838, Syed Ahmad entered the service of East India Company and went on to become a judge at a Small Causes Court in 1867, retiring from 1876. 

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• Got Knowledge From Farid Ud Din (Maternal-grandfather – Ex Mughal Pm)

• Joined Gov’t In 1839  => Clerical Job naib munshi (administrative assistant)

• Promoted As Sub-judge 1841

• Transferred To Delhi  Chief Judge In 1846 

• Member Of Imperial Council 1886

• Aligarh Movement Objective:

• 1. Modern Education For Muslims To Compete Hindus 

• 2. Cooperation With The British Government

• Established:

• 1. Schools   • Muradabad (1859)  • Ghazipur (1863)

• 2. Scientific Society At Gahazipur (1864)

• 3. Muhammadan Educational Conference 1866

• 4. Muhammadan Anglo-oriental College =>
• Mao High School was Established in 1875
• Got Status Of College 1877  
• Status Of University 1920

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Lord Canning took notice of the exploitation of poor peasants by landowners in India.

He approved the 1859 Tenancy Act, aimed at protecting the rights of tenants and regulating the relationship between landlords and peasants.

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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.

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Lord Lytton served as Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880.

His administration introduced the Free Trade Policy in 1879, removing restrictions on imported goods to boost British industrial exports to India.

This policy favored British manufacturers at the expense of Indian industries.

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The Battle of Delhi was fought on 11 Sep 1803.

The British troops were under the leadership of General Lak

And Marathas of Scindia's army was under General Louis Bourquin

The battle was fought at Patparganji across the Yamuna River.

Finally, the city of Delhi fell three days later.

The modern city (present Delhi) developed only after 1911.

The period from 1803 to 1857 is called the Delhi Renaissance.