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Pakistan Renames Locations to Pre-Partition Names, Aiming to Revive History and Culture

Checked May 25, 2026

The video discusses the renaming of cities in Pakistan, claiming that the Yogi effect has reached Pakistan, leading to the renaming of cities like Islampur to Krishnanagar and Sunnatnagar to Santnagar, and a Jain temple being renamed. The speaker expresses disbelief and verifies this...

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Partially true

Castle Defenses: Slopes, Stone Balls, Horse Grips, and Hot Liquids

Checked May 23, 2026

The video describes a 70-foot slope with a design for horses to grip and prevent slipping, and mentions that hot oil or hot water will be poured into small channels if an enemy enters.

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Partially true

Claim about institutions and schemes named after leaders faces scrutiny

Checked May 23, 2026

The speaker claims that the Modi government only wants to work and that the names of 55 institutions, 37 schools, 25 fake Rajiv Gandhi schemes, 27 schemes in Indira Gandhi's name, 52 factories, 22 universities, 23 institutions, 55 institutions, 4 roads, 74 buildings, 51...

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Partially true

Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom and Aurangzeb's Policies

Checked May 23, 2026

The video discusses the historical persecution of Hindus and Sikhs by Aurangzeb, highlighting the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur and his followers, and contrasts this with modern-day ignorance of such historical events.

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Partially true

Claim about hands being cut off during Taj Mahal construction debunked; UNESCO...

Checked May 22, 2026

The speaker debunks a myth about the Taj Mahal and explains that the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Jama Masjid are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the first two designated in 1993 and the Red Fort in 2005.

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Partially true

Bikaner Jain Temple's Ghee Construction and Golden Darbar Verified

Checked May 22, 2026

The video claims that the Bandeshah Jain temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan, is the world's first temple built using 40,000 kilograms of ghee, and that its walls emit a pleasant aroma of ghee when it's hot.

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Partially true

Mughal Fort Defenses: Echo Alarms, Rolling Stones, and Hot Liquids Debunked

Checked May 22, 2026

The video explains that the Mughal era had a security alarm system where the sound of horses' hooves on the ground would echo, alerting soldiers. To prevent enemies from entering, they used large stones that were rolled down, and holes in the walls from...

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Partially true

Historical Accounts of Shah Jahan's Imprisonment and Aurangzeb's Actions

Checked May 22, 2026

The video discusses a historical anecdote about Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan, highlighting a letter from Shah Jahan to Aurangzeb and Aurangzeb's response, and then transitions to a discussion about religious practices and ancestral offerings.

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False

Aurangzeb's Alleged Temple and Mosque Destruction Reversal Story Debunked

Checked May 22, 2026

The speaker recounts a historical anecdote about Aurangzeb's order to destroy temples in Marwar and his subsequent retraction after being informed by Jaswant Singh that the destruction would lead to the demolition of mosques in Kabul and Iran. The speaker then mentions Aurangzeb's order...

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Misleading

Battle of Haldighati Not Religious War, Fought for Territory: Claim Verified

Checked May 22, 2026

The speaker discusses the Battle of Haldighati, clarifying that it was not a religious war between Hindus and Muslims, but rather a conflict between two kings, Maharana Pratap and Akbar. The speaker states that Akbar's army was led by Man Singh and Hakim Khan...

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