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The Tashkent Declaration was signed between India and Pakistan on 10 January 1966 to resolve the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

The Tashkent Declaration was a peace agreement between India and Pakistan. 

Through the mediation of the Soviet Union Tashkent Agreement held between India and Pakistan 

Tashkent Declaration was signed president of Pakistan Ayub Khan and by India’s Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri 

ND11-2-2023

Explanation

Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, who ruled from 1627 to 1658.

He was succeeded by his son, Aurangzeb, who became the sixth Mughal Emperor and ruled from 1658 to 1707.

Additional Information:

• Babur (1526–1530)
• Humayun (1530–1556)
• Akbar (1556–1605)
• Jahangir (1605–1627)
• Shah Jahan (1627–1658)
• Aurangzeb (1658–1707)

Explanation

The court language of the Mughals in India was Persian.

It was used for official documents, administration, and cultural works during their rule.

Humayun's exile in Persia established diplomatic ties between the Safavid and Mughal Courts.

This also led to increasing Persian cultural influence in the Mughal Empire.

Explanation

The Indian campaign of Alexander began in 327 BC

By crossing the Indus River on his way to Taxila.

She invaded India after winning the Battle of the Hydaspes

ND28-4-2023

Explanation

Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Taj Mahal located in the city of Agra.

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RY4-12-2022

Explanation

The Treaty of Srirangapatna was signed between Tipu Sultan and Lord Cornwallis on March 18, 1792.

The treaty ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War. 

Signatories of the treaty 

Tipu Sultan: The ruler of Mysore

Lord Cornwallis: Signed on behalf of the British East India Company

Representatives of the Nizam of Hyderabad: Signed the treaty

Representatives of the Maratha Empire: Signed the treaty

Explanation

Khilafat movement was launched in the subcontinent in 1919 till 1924.

The First Khilafat Conference was held in Delhi on 23 November 1919, to protest against the British policy towards the Ottoman Empire and to express support for the Caliphate.

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The Union Territory of Ladakh has two districts: Leh and Kargil.

However, the Government of India announced plans to increase the number of districts to seven by 2028.

The new districts will be Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang.

Leh is the largest district in India by area.

It's also one of the world's coldest and most elevated inhabited regions. 

Explanation

Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore

Fateh Ali was the real name of Tipu Sultan or Tiger of Mysore

Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore based in South India

Tipu Sultan  was Born: on December 1, 1751, in Devanahalli, India

Tipu Sultan Died: on May 4, 1799, in Srirangapatna, India

Tipu Sultan wrote a letter to France to help him against British Army rule in India. 

Tipu Sultan was Buried: on May 5, 1799, Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan, Srirangapatna

The third battle of Mysore is also known as Tipu Sultan`s battle against the British

ND5.3.2023