Dynasties and founders in ancient India

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776 BC: First Olympiad in Greece.
4 BC: Birth of Jesus Christ.
570: Birth of Prophet Mohammed.
622: Beginning of Hijra Era.
1215: Signing of Magna Carta.
1492: Columbus discovered America.
1688: Glorious Revolution in England.
1776: American War of Independence.
1789: French Revolution.
1815: Battle of Waterloo.
1848: Publication of Communist Manifesto.
1918: First World War ended.
1948: Myanmar and Sri Lanka achieved independence.
1957: First artificial satellite was launched by Russia.
1963: Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
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Active Market .

This is a term used by the stock exchange which specifies the particular stock or share which deals in frequent and regular transactions. It helps the buyers to obtain reasonably large amounts at any time.


Administered Price .

The administrative body e.g., the government a marketing board or a trading group determines this price. The competitive market force is not entitled to determine this price. The government fixes a price in accordance with a demand-supply portion in the market. .


Ad-valorem Tax .

Ad-valorem tax is a kind of indirect tax in which goods are taxed by their values. In the case of ad-volorem tax, the tax amount is calculated as the proportion of the price of the goods. Value-added Tax (VAT) is an ad-volorem Tax.


Advanced Countries .

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Military Awards .

Param Vir Chakra: Param Vir Chakra is India\'s highest military decoration awarded for the displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. The name of the award translates as the "Wheel of the Ultimate Brave".


Mahavir Chakra: The Maha Vir Chakra is the second highest military decoration in India, and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy.


Vir Chakra: Vir Chakra is the third highest military decoration in India, and presented for acts of bravery in the battlefield.


Ashok Chakra: The Ashoka Chakra is India\'s highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. The decoration may be awarded either to military or civilian personnel. .


Kirti Chakra: The Kirti Chakra is Second in o...

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