= Pokhran-II
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Pokhran-II refers to a series of five nuclear tests conducted by India at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan in May 1998. This event marked India's second confirmed nuclear test series, the first being Pokhran-I in 1974, which was also known as "Smiling Buddha." The tests conducted during Pokhran-II included one fusion bomb and four fission bombs. The series was a significant demonstration of India's nuclear capabilities and was met with a mix of international criticism and support.
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