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

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.

Multiple choice

When during the Mauryan period was the office of the Dhamma-Mahamatras created?

  1. 1 year after the Kalinga war

  2. 13 years after the coronation of Asoka

  3. After the convention of the 3rd Buddhist Council

  4. In the 6th Regnal year of Asoka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Asoka mentions the creation of the office of Dhamma-Mahamatras in his Rock Edict V, which states they were appointed in the 13th year of his reign.