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

The first Battle of Haldighati was fought in

  1. 1526

  2. 1576

  3. 1605

  4. 1660
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the forces of Maharana Pratap of Mewar and the Mughal emperor Akbar's army, led by Man Singh I, in 1576.

Multiple choice

The battle of Bilaspur was faught in

  1. 1670 AD

  2. 630 BC

  3. 630 AD

  4. 1680 AD
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Historical records indicate that the battle involving Bilaspur (Kahlur) occurred in 630 AD. This is a specific historical fact related to the region.

Multiple choice

When did battle of Ghaghara take place?

  1. 1529 A.D.

  2. 1527 A.D.

  3. 1528 A.D.

  4. 1525 A.D.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Ghaghara was fought in 1529 between the Mughal Empire under Babur and the Afghan chiefs. It was the final major battle of Babur in India.

Multiple choice

Alexander, the Great, invaded India in

  1. 334 B.C.

  2. 328 B.C.

  3. 326 B.C.

  4. 330 B.C.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander the Great invaded the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent in 326 BCE, leading to the Battle of the Hydaspes against King Porus.

Multiple choice

In which year was Bilaspur founded?

  1. 1663

  2. 1657

  3. 1615

  4. 1631
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bilaspur was founded in 1663 by Raja Deep Chand. This is a historical fact regarding the princely state of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Taj Mahal was built in

  1. 16th century

  2. 17th century

  3. 15th century

  4. 11th century
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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.
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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.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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