Historical Dates and Events

Old Tamil is generally dated from 300 BC to 700 AD. It is the ancestor of the modern Dravidian languages Tamil and Malayalam. The split between Tamil and Malayalam occurred much later (around the 8th-13th century AD), but the origin of the common ancestor is rooted in the 300 BC era.

Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, died on May 4, 1799, during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War at the Siege of Srirangapatna. The British East India Company forces led by Arthur Wellesley defeated and killed him, effectively ending Mysore's resistance.

Vasco da Gama arrived at Kappad Beach near Calicut (Kozhikode) in 1498, becoming the first European to reach India by sea via the Cape of Good Hope. This voyage established the direct sea route from Europe to India.

To answer this question, the user needs to have knowledge of the history of Bangalore and the occurrence of plagues.

Option A: 1798 - This is not the correct answer. There is no record of a plague outbreak in Bangalore in 1798.

Option B: 1788 - This is not the correct answer. There is no record of a plague outbreak in Bangalore in 1788.

Option C: 1898 - This is the correct answer. In 1898, Bangalore was hit by a plague outbreak, which reduced its population dramatically.

Option D: 1888 - This is not the correct answer. There is no record of a plague outbreak in Bangalore in 1888.

Therefore, the answer is: C. 1898.

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished from approximately 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, with its mature period from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. Among the given options, 2400-1700 BCE is the closest range representing the mature phase, though modern scholarship places it slightly earlier. The civilization was discovered in 1921-22 at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.

Vasco da Gama reached the Indian subcontinent in 1498, landing at Calicut. This voyage established the sea route from Europe to Asia, bypassing the Ottoman Empire. 1492 is famous for Columbus reaching the Americas, while 1498 is the definitive year for Da Gama's arrival in India.

Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut (now Kozhikode) on the Malabar Coast of India on May 20, 1498. This event marked the first time a European had reached India via an oceanic route around the Cape of Good Hope. The other dates (1492, 1494, 1496) precede his successful voyage.

The Thirty Years War (1618-1648) did indeed last exactly 30 years, as its name suggests. It was one of the most destructive conflicts in European history. Options B, C, and D are incorrect distractors.

The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) between England and France actually lasted 116 years, not 100. Like the Thirty Years War, this conflict's name is a rounded approximation. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.

Old Tamil is generally dated from 300 BC to 700 AD. It is the ancestor of modern Tamil and significantly influenced the development of Malayalam, which began to emerge as a distinct language after the 8th or 9th century AD.

Chennai (formerly Madras) was founded in 1639 when the British East India Company acquired land from the Nayak ruler. Fort St. George was built in 1640, marking the official founding.

Salman Khan's wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds museum in London on October 11, 2007. He joined the ranks of Bollywood celebrities to be immortalized in wax at the famous museum, becoming one of the first Indian actors to receive this honor.

Chhatrapi Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was born in 1630 according to most historical sources. Some scholars note uncertainty that could place the year as late as 1627, making this the accepted answer among the given options. Options B (1764), C (1805), and D (1857) are all incorrect - they are much too late.