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Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India. He established the empire in 322 BCE after overthrowing the Nanda dynasty.

The Battle of Plassey took place on June 23, 1757, and it resulted in the victory of the British East India Company over Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. This battle marked the beginning of British rule in India.

The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence, started in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The rebellion spread to other parts of India and posed a significant challenge to British rule.

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793. The system aimed to stabilize revenue collection by fixing the land revenue demand permanently.

The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded in 1885 in Bombay (now Mumbai). It was one of the most prominent political organizations in the Indian independence movement.

The Partition of Bengal was carried out in 1905 by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India. The partition divided Bengal into two separate entities, Bengal and Eastern Bengal and Assam.

Dadabhai Naoroji, a prominent Indian nationalist, is known as the "Grand Old Man of India." He was one of the early leaders of the Indian National Congress and advocated for Indian self-rule.

• kanhaiya lal mittal, mangi lal bhavya and makbul alam were associated with jhalawar rajya praja mandal.
• Prajamandal movements were carried out in the Rajasthan state of India, during the early days of 1930-1947.
  • There were many district-wise Praja Mandals.
  • Praja Mandals were against Colonial activities, Feudalism and Untouchability.
  • They supported the equality of all people and took efforts to improve Education.
• Jhalwar Prajamandal was established on 25th November 1946.
  • It was formed by by Shri Mangilal Bhavya (President), Kanhaiyalal Mittal, Maqbool Alam.
  • The first general assembly of Jhalawar Prajamandal was organized in 1947.
  • Administrative reforms were demanded in the assembly
  • It was the only Prajamandal supported by Harishchandra.

Bimbisara or Srenika of the Haryanka Dynasty was the first important ruler of the Magadhan Empire. He ascended the throne in the second half of the 6th century B.C. and ruled for 52 years.

Bimbisara, the first important ruler of the Magadhan Empire, was a contemporary of Buddha and patronized Buddhism. Both Mahavira and Buddha preached their doctrines during his reign.

Bimbisara founded the city of Rajgriha, north of Girivarj, during his reign as the king of the Magadhan Empire.

Ajatshatru killed his father Bimbisara and seized the throne of Magadha. Both Mahavira and Buddha died during his reign.

Ajatshatru, the ruler of Magadha, fortified the village of Pataligram which stood near the confluence of Ganga and Sone. He thus founded the famous city of Pataliputra.

• The Kushanas
  • The first Kushana dynasty was founded by Kujula Kadphises. Vima Kadphises issued gold coins in India.
  • Kanishka founded the second Kushana dynasty.
  • Their capitals were at Peshawar and Mathura.
  • He was the most famous ruler and known as ‘Second Ashoka’.
  • He started an era in 78 AD which is now known as the Saka Era and is still used by the Government of India.
  • He was a great patron of Mahayana Buddhism.
  • During his reign, the 4th Buddhist Council was held in Kundalavana, Kashmir where the doctrines of the Mahayana form of Buddhism were finalized.
  • The last great Kushana ruler was Vasudeva I.
• Satavahana Rule
  • Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty.
  • Gautamiputra Satakarni (first century AD) is considered to be the greatest of the Satavahana rulers.
  • The Satavahanas had their capital at Pratishthana (modern Paithan) near Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
  • They were also known as the Andhras.
  • The Puranas and inscriptions remain important sources for the history of Satavahanas.
  • Among the inscriptions, the Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions throw much light on the reign of Gautamiputra Satakarni.
  • The Satavahana kingdom was wiped out in the first quarter of the third century AD.
  • The Satavahanas kings were succeeded by the Kings of Ikshvaku dynasty.

Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, was previously known as Madras. The name change was officially made in 1996 to reflect the Tamil pronunciation of the city's name.

Christ the Redeemer is an iconic statue of Jesus Christ located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on top of the Corcovado Mountain.

The international data line is located about 180^oE (or 180^oW) of Green witch.

The Dongria Kondh tribe, famous for their resistance against mining, are mainly found in the state of Odisha.

The 17th parallel was established after the Geneva Accords in 1954, which ended the First Indochina War and divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel.

Easter Island is a remote island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and is a special territory of Chile.

The Brihadisvara Temple, also known as the Big Temple, is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture from the Chola period.

One of the key areas to address for proper planning and mitigation measures in risk-prone areas is ensuring the safety and security of critical infrastructure, such as roads, dams, bridges, power stations, and railway lines. Regular safety checks and adherence to global safety standards are necessary to minimize the impact of hazards on these vital structures.

Kerala is known as the "Spice Garden of India" due to its extensive cultivation of various spices like cardamom, pepper, cloves, and cinnamon.

Kerala is known for its picturesque backwaters, traditional houseboats, and abundant coconut trees, earning it the nickname "God's Own Country."

GSAT-15 operates in a geostationary orbit, which means it remains fixed relative to the Earth's surface and provides continuous communication services.

Demography is the scientific study of human populations, including their size, structure, distribution, and other characteristics such as birth rates, death rates, migration, and age structure.

Delhi has the highest net migration rate among all Indian states, indicating a significant influx of people from other states and regions.

Article 16 of the Indian Constitution allows any language listed in the Eighth Schedule to be used for seeking public employment in any state within India.