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 penamakuru - a village in the krishna delta (part - b) penamakuru village social science

In which year a barrage was built across the river Krishna at Vijayawada?

  1. 1850

  2. 1853

  3. 1877

  4. 1898
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In $1853$ year a barrage was built across the river Krishna at Vijayawada.

The Krishna River is the fourth-biggest river in terms of water inflows and river basin area in India, after the Ganga, Godavari and Brahmaputra. The river is almost 1,400 kilometres long. The river is also called Krishnaveni.

Multiple choice kodagu and kittur kodagu, kittur, tulunadu and hyderabad - karnataka history

Rani Chennamma fought against the British in the year _________

  1. 1824.

  2. 1830

  3. 1835

  4. 1857
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The districts of Belagavi division have played a prominent role in the Indian freedom movement. Rani Chennamma of Kittur fought against the British in 1824 CE. This is a historical incident. Sangolli Rayannas struggle is an unforgettable one.

Multiple choice history the marathas successors of shivaji successors of shivaji and peshwas marathas after shivaji

What was the period of Balaji Vishwanath as Maratha Peshwa?

  1. 1717-1743

  2. 1710 - 1723

  3. 1707 - 1734

  4. 1713 - 1720
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Balaji Vishwanath was the Maratha Peshwa from 1713 to 1720.Balaji Vishwanath was raised to the position of Peshwa in 1713. Balaji Vishwanath was an able and trusted friend of Raja Shahu Maharaj who gave him confidence and raised himself to the office of Peswa.

Multiple choice history the marathas successors of shivaji successors of shivaji and peshwas marathas after shivaji

What was the period of Balaji Baji Rao as Maratha Peshwa

  1. 1755-1767

  2. 1740-1761

  3. 1734-1756

  4. 1756-1767
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The period of Balaji Baji Rao was from 1740 to 1761. Chhatrapati Shahu appointed Balaji Rao as the Peshwa in 1740 upon his father's death at the very young age of 19, Balaji proved worthy of his responsibility. The Panipat battle caused the death of Balaji Baji Rao in 1761.

Multiple choice history marathas rule of shivaji shahajiraje and veermata jijabai the foundation of the swaraj successors of shivaji successors of shivaji and peshwas marathas after shivaji

When was the great famine occured in Maharashtra?

  1. 1610

  2. 1620

  3. 1630

  4. 1640
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A great famine occured in Maharashtra in 1630 CE. People were greatly distressed due to this famine. People were ready to sell themselves for a piece of Bhakri, but there was nobody to buy them.

Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

What was the period of reign of Nripakama II?

  1. 1020 - 1030 A.D

  2. 1026 - 1047 A.D

  3. 1038 - 1040 A.D

  4. 1035 - 1050 A.D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Nripa Kama II was one of the early king of the Hoysala dynasty from Malnad region of Karnataka. He succeeded Munda as Hoysala ruler. 
  • He held the titles such as Permanadi that indicates his alliance with Western Ganga Dynasty. 
  • His reign was between 1026 A.D. and 1047 A.D. 
Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

What was the period of reign of Veera Ballala III

  1. 1285-1335 A.D

  2. 1292 - 1343 A.D

  3. 1274 - 1320 A.D

  4. 1266 - 1311 A.D
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B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Veera Ballala III  was the last great king of the Hoysala Empire.
  • During his rule, the northern and southern branches of the Hoysala empire (which included much of modern Karnataka and northern Tamil Nadu) were consolidated and administered from Halebidu .
  • He reigned from 1292 A.D to 1343 A.D
Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

What was the reign of Bittage Vishnuvardhana?

  1. 1105-1145 A.D

  2. 1107 - 1125 A.D

  3. 1104 - 1130 A.D

  4. 1108 - 1152 A.D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Vishnuvardhana was a king of the Hoysala Empire in what is today the modern state of Karnataka, India. He ascended the Hoysala throne after the death of his elder brother Veera Ballala I.
  • He reigned from 1108 A.D - 1152 A.D
Multiple choice guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

When Guru Gobind Singh was born?

  1. 22 November 1666 A.D.

  2. 22 December 1666 A.D.

  3. 23 January 1667 A.D.

  4. 22 December 1667 A.D.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Gobind Singh was born on 22 December 1666 in Patna to Guru Tegh Bahadur and Mata Gujri. He was a warrior, a poet, a philosopher. He completed the sacred scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib in the final form we find it today. He is known for founding the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 and introducing the Five Ks- the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times.