Explanation

Akbar made it his capital and arrived in Agra in 1558.

His historian, Abul Fazl, recorded that this was a brick fort known as 'Badalgarh'.

It was in a ruined condition and Akbar had it rebuilt with red sandstone from Barauli area Dhaulpur district, in Rajasthan.

Explanation

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia.

Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country.

Pakistan is the world's second-largest Muslim population.

Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area.

The capital of Pakistan is: Islamabad

the Currency of Pakistan is: the Pakistani rupee

Explanation

The Pakistani village of Ganda Singh Wala served as the main border crossing between India and Pakistan in the 1960s & 70s.

It was closed to trade & transit in 1986 and the main border crossing was shifted north to Wagah.

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Explanation

Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.

It is part of the Karakorum Range.

It is located on the China–Pakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.

K2, at 8,611 meters above sea level.

K-2 is Also Known As Godwin Austin.

'K' standing for Karakoram.

K2 mountain was first measured by Godwin Austen in 1856.

Additional information:

The first highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest.

It is located in Nepal.

The new height of Mount Everest is 8,848.86m (29,032 feet).

Mount Everest was named after George Everest in 1856.

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded Scientific Society in 1864.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established a Translation Society (later, renamed as ‘Scientific society’).

In which town was it founded Ghazipur.

Explanation

The Wall Street Journal, is an  international daily newspaper based in New York City.

The Journal is published six days a week by Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corp.

The newspaper is published in broadsheet format and online. 

also referred to simply as the Journal,

Owner: Dow Jones & Company

Publisher: Dow Jones & Company

Founders: Charles Dow, Edward Jones, Charles Bergstresser

First issue date: July 8, 1889

Wall Street is an eight-block-long street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City.

Explanation

Karakar pass is located in: Hindu Kush, KPK

 Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass 

connects: Peshawar to Kabul

connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan

Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

13. Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

Explanation

Muhammad Khan Junejo, the tenth Prime Minister of Pakistan, left his office on May 29, 1988.

He was dismissed by President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq due to their conflicting views on governance and military control.

He was succeeded by general elections held in 1988.

Explanation

The General Cemetery of Santiago is situated in Chile.

It is one of the largest cemeteries in Latin America with an estimated two million burials.

The cemetery was established in 1821

Explanation

Mansabdar's number was 200-400 horsemen

It was indicated by their 'Sawar' rank, in the Mughal Empire

Mansabdari system was introduced by Mughal king Akbar in 1571