Pakistan History Timeline (712–1947) – Key Dates & Events for Competitive Exams

 Pakistan History Timeline (712–1947) 

 Most Important Dates for Competitive Exams

(712–1947) CCE-2024

History is one of the most repeated sections in competitive exams in Pakistan. This Pakistan History Timeline (712–1947) covers all major events from the Arab invasions, Sultanate era, Mughal rule, British expansion, and Pakistan Movement leading to independence in 1947.

Whether you are preparing for SPSC CCE-2024, FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, CSS, PMS, STS IBA Sukkur, NTS, FBR Sub-Inspector, or Assistant Election Commissioner, you will find these date-based events extremely useful for MCQs.

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✅ Why This Timeline Matters?

Most examiners don’t ask long theoretical questions — instead, they test chronological facts, dates, and events. Example MCQs include:

• Who led the first Arab invasion of Sindh?

• When was the Battle of Plassey fought?

• Who was the last Mughal Emperor?

• When did the British annex Punjab?

By memorizing this timeline, you can revise faster, retain better, and score higher in Pakistan Studies MCQs.

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📜 Pakistan History Timeline (712–1947)

🔹 Arab Invasions (712 Onwards)

• 712 AD – Muhammad Bin Qasim conquered Sindh (first Muslim foothold).

🔹 Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526)

• 1206 – Qutb-ud-din Aibak established Delhi Sultanate.

• 1290–1320 – Khilji Dynasty (Alauddin Khilji expanded territory).

• 1320–1414 – Tughlaq Dynasty (Muhammad bin Tughlaq).

• 1398 – Timur invaded Delhi.

🔹 Mughal Empire (1526–1857)

• 1526 – First Battle of Panipat: Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi → Mughal Empire founded.

• 1556 – Second Battle of Panipat: Akbar defeated Hemu.

• 1605–1627 – Jahangir’s reign.

• 1628–1658 – Shah Jahan (Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Shalimar Gardens).

• 1658–1707 – Aurangzeb Alamgir (last powerful Mughal).

• 1739 – Nadir Shah invaded Delhi.

• 1761 – Third Battle of Panipat (Ahmad Shah Abdali vs Marathas).

• 1857 – War of Independence / Sepoy Mutiny.

🔹 British Rule (1757–1947)

• 1757 – Battle of Plassey → British dominance in Bengal.

• 1764 – Battle of Buxar → British control over Bengal, Bihar, Orissa.

• 1784 – Second Anglo-Mysore War ended.

• 1849 – Annexation of Punjab.

• 1857 – War of Independence → End of Mughal Empire.

🔹 Road to Pakistan

• 1885 – Indian National Congress formed.

• 1906 – Muslim League formed in Dhaka.

• 1930 – Allahabad Address by Allama Iqbal.

• 1940 – Pakistan Resolution (23rd March).

• 1947 – 14th August – Pakistan’s Independence under Quaid-e-Azam.

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🎯 Key Highlights

• Complete timeline from Arab invasions to Pakistan Movement.

• Covers Panipat, Plassey, Buxar, Sikh Wars, British expansion.

• Easy one-liners for quick exam revision.

• Includes all date-based MCQs asked in past papers.

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