Historical Dates and Events

Despite its name, the Hundred Years' War actually lasted 116 years from 1337 to 1453. The name was a later invention for convenience rather than historical accuracy. 100 years is the obvious but incorrect answer, 97 years and 112 years are also incorrect durations.

The First Battle of Panipat was fought in 1526 between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. This battle marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India. The other dates are incorrect for this historical event.

Nalanda University, the ancient center of Buddhist learning, was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji's invasion in 1193 AD. This marked the end of a great institution that had flourished for over 700 years. The destruction was part of the Turkish conquest of Bihar, which led to the decline of Buddhism in India.

The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. The British victory, led by Robert Clive, marked a significant turning point in establishing British colonial rule in India.

The Battle of Buxar was fought on October 22-23, 1764, between the East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), the Nawab of Awadh, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. The British victory marked a decisive moment in establishing colonial control over Bengal.

The Kurukshetra War (Mahabharata war) lasted for 18 days, according to the epic. Each day had specific battles and events. This is a well-documented fact in the Mahabharata narrative.

The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daulah. This battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India.

The Red Fort in Delhi was built between 1639-1648 during Shah Jahan's reign. 1648 is the year of completion, making it the correct answer among the options.

By 1807, Napoleon achieved military dominance after Austerlitz (1805), Jena-Auerstedt (1806), and the Treaty of Tilsit. His decline began with the 1812 Russian campaign, and by 1817 he was exiled on St. Helena.

The first official Test match was played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from March 15-19, 1877. This is widely recognized as the birth of international cricket, though the sport had been played informally for decades before.

Gandhiji lived in South Africa from 1893 to 1914, which spans 21 years. This period was crucial in developing his philosophy of Satyagraha and his methods of nonviolent resistance that he later applied in India's independence movement.

Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498, which is the end of the 15th Century. Portuguese influence in Goa began shortly thereafter.

Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498, arriving at Calicut (now Kozhikode) on May 20, 1498. He was the first European to reach India by sea, opening the sea route from Europe to Asia.

Portuguese merchants led by Afonso de Albuquerque first landed in Goa in 1510, which is in the 16th century. They captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. This marked the beginning of Portuguese rule in Goa that lasted until 1961.