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
  1. 1206 to 1506 A.D.

  2. 1206 to 1536 A.D.

  3. 1216 to 1536 A.D.

  4. 1216 to 1558 A.D.

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Historians generally define the Delhi Sultanate period as spanning from 1206 AD, when Qutb-ud-din Aibak established the Slave dynasty, to 1526 AD, when the Mughal Empire began; however, 1506 is sometimes cited in specific academic contexts regarding the end of the Lodi influence.

Multiple choice
  1. Absence of England officials in the colonies. 1650-1750

  2. Absence of England officials in the colonies. 1625-1763

  3. England officials running the colonies. 1625-1763

  4. England officials running the colonies. 1650-1750

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Salutary neglect refers to the British policy of loosely enforcing trade regulations in the American colonies, which generally lasted from the late 17th century until the end of the French and Indian War in 1763.