The ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) was adopted in Phnom Penh in 2012, affirming the commitment of ASEAN member states to promote and protect human rights.
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Who was the first female Secretary-General of SAARC?
The working languages of the African Union include Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili. German is not an official working language.
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Which of the following is NOT an official language of the UN?
There are 6 official languages of the UN: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. These are used in intergovernmental meetings and documents.
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The **Harem** in the Mughal Empire primarily referred to:
The Harem (from the Arabic *haram*, meaning 'forbidden' or 'sacred area') was the secluded, private quarter within the Mughal palace complex where the Emperor’s wives, female relatives, concubines, and servants resided, functioning as a distinct world of courtly female power and influence.
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Who introduced the **silver *Tanka*** and the **copper *Jital*** coins during the Delhi Sultanate period?
Iltutmish is credited with introducing the pure Arabic coinage in India. He introduced the silver *Tanka*, which weighed 175 grains and was the standard coin, and the copper *Jital* as the lower-denomination coin. This marks a significant development in the coinage of the Sultanate.
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Who introduced the first Islamic currency (Dinar and Dirham) with Arabic inscriptions?