History

Historical Dates and Events

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Historical Dates and Events form the core chronological framework for studying history. This practice hub includes questions on ancient civilizations, medieval empires, and major historical battles. Familiarity with these dates is essential for cracking the general awareness section of competitive exams.

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Historical Dates and Events Questions

Multiple choice

Taj Mahal was built in

  1. 16th century

  2. 17th century

  3. 15th century

  4. 11th century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653, placing it firmly in the 17th century.

Multiple choice

Ashoka the Great, conquered Kalinga in

  1. 216 B.C.

  2. 285 B.C.

  3. 225 B.C.

  4. 261 B.C.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ashoka the Great conquered the kingdom of Kalinga in the eighth year of his reign, which corresponds to approximately 261 B.C. This event is famously recorded in his Major Rock Edict XIII.

Multiple choice

When was the Battle of Bhagini fought?

  1. 1586 A.D.

  2. 1686 A.D.

  3. 1786 A.D.

  4. 1886 A.D.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Bhangini was fought in 1686 A.D. between Guru Gobind Singh and the hill rajas.

Multiple choice

Arabs were defeated in _____ by Pratiharas.

  1. 738 A.D.

  2. 748 A.D

  3. 758 A.D.

  4. 838 A.D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arab forces were defeated by the Gurjara-Pratihara king Nagabhata I in the Battle of Rajasthan around 738 A.D.

Multiple choice

Mahavir was born in the year

  1. 563 B.C

  2. 599 B.C

  3. 483 B.C

  4. 527 B.C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, is traditionally believed to have been born in 599 B.C.