Historical | MCQs

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Asar-ul-Sanadeed, a detailed historical and architectural account of Delhi.

It was compiled by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1847.

It showcasing his interest in history and culture.

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Aangan is a novel written by Khadija Mastoor, a renowned Pakistani writer and novelist.

It was published in 1962.

Aangan is considered a classic of Urdu literature and explores themes of love, family, and social change in a small village in Pakistan.

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"Dasht-e-Soos" is a novel written by Jamila Hashmi.

She focusing on the historical and mystical aspects of the life of Mansur Al-Hallaj, a Sufi martyr.

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Sikander Hayat authored A Leadership Odyssey.

He examines the political leadership and history of South Asia.

He focusing on prominent figures like Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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"Armughan-e-Hijaz" is a collection of poems that showcases Iqbal's mastery in both Urdu and Persian languages.

This book is a testament to Iqbal's linguistic skills and his ability to convey profound philosophical ideas through poetry.

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Bapsi Sidhwa is a Pakistani novelist of Parsi descent.

She is best known for her novels "The Crow Eaters" (1978) and "Ice-Candy-Man" (1988), which was adapted into the film "1947 Earth" in 1998.

Her works often explore themes of identity, culture, and social change in Pakistan and India.

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The first book in the field of public administration is "The Study of Administration" by Woodrow Wilson.

It was published in 1887

It was based on an essay Wilson wrote 

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Sayyid Ahmad Khan wrote Asar-ul-Sanadid, listing and describing the buildings of Delhi.

 In 1847  Sayyid Ahmad Khan published an Urdu text entitled Asar-ul-Sanidad

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Subuktigin was a Turkic slave who rose to power and founded the Ghaznavid Empire in the 10th century.

His military campaigns in present-day Afghanistan and India paved the way for future invasions, especially by his son Mahmud of Ghazni.

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