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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 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

Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa Panth on the day of Baisakhi in ________.

  1. 1566 A.D.

  2. 1586 A.D.

  3. 1599 A.D.

  4. 1699 A.D.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Gobind Singh, born on 22 December 1666 was the tenth and last Guru of the SIkh faith. He was a warrior, a poet, a philosopher. He founded the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 AD on the day of Baisakhi and introduced the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times. The five Ks were Kesh - uncut hair, Kangha - a wooden comb, Kara - an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist, Kirpan - a sword or dagger, Kacchera - short breeches.

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 the battle of Bhangani was fought?

  1. 1699 A.D.

  2. 1688 A.D.

  3. 1677 A.D.

  4. 1666 A.D.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Battle of Bhangani was the first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh with hill Chieftains. It was fought on September 18, 1688 at Bhangani near Paonta Sahib. The battle resulted in the death of several of the Guru's and the Pir's disciples, including the two sons of the Pir.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

When did the Battle of Delhi between Maratha Empire and Mughals take place?

  1. 1745

  2. 1726

  3. 1746

  4. 1737
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Delhi, where the Maratha forces under Baji Rao I defeated the Mughals, occurred in 1737. This was a significant raid that demonstrated the vulnerability of the Mughal capital.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

When did Shivaji Maharaj decide to raid Lal Mahal?

  1. 5th April 1663

  2. 5th April 1664

  3. 5th April 1665

  4. 5th April 1666
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji Maharaj decided to raid Lal Mahal secretly under his own leadership. On 5th April 1663, Shivaji Maharaj raided Lal Mahal at night with a select band of soldiers. In this raid Shaistakhan lost his fingers.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

When was the Treaty of Purandar between Chhatrapati Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh (on behalf of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb) signed?

  1. 4 July 1665

  2. 11 June 1665

  3. 12 October 1665

  4. 21 November 1665
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Purandar was signed on 11 June 1665 between Chhatrapati Shivaji and the Mughal commander Raja Jai Singh I.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

When did Battle of Attock take place?

  1. 1767

  2. 1758

  3. 1760

  4. 1765
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Battle of Attock was Maratha effort to push back influence of Afghan Forces lead by Durrani Empire. Victory of Maratha in Battle of Attock paved way for Martaha frontiers reaching up to Afghanistan. For a short time period from 1758-1761, Maratha had control over Punjab, Multan and Kashmir. However they were not able to defend Ahmed Shah Abdali's retaliation during Third Battle of Panipat 1761.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

When was Shivaji Maharaj coronated?

  1. 6th JUNE 1674

  2. 6th JUNE 1675

  3. 6th JUNE 1676

  4. 6th JUNE 1677
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Maharaj realised that now it was necessary for the Swaraj to win general recognition as a sovereign independent State. For this, a formal coronation was necessary. On 6 June 1674, he had himself coronated at Raigad by Gagabhatt, a learned Pandit.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

What was the age of Prince Sambhaji Raje at the time of coronation of Shivaji Maharaj?

  1. 17

  2. 16

  3. 18

  4. 15
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Prince Sambhaji Raje was 17 years old at the time of coronation of Shivaji Maharaj. He has described the coronation ceremony in the treatise 'BUDHABHUSHANAM'. It is based on his own experience.