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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

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When did the Battle of Bhopal between Marathas and the combined army of Mughals and their allies take place?

  1. 24th December 1738

  2. 14th December 1739

  3. 24th December 1737

  4. 26th December 1740
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Explanation

After the death of Aurangzeb the Mughal empire lost its previous strength and glory. It was attacked by Martahas in 1737 (Battle of Delhi). The returning army of Marathas was intercepted by allies of Mughals (Rajputs, Nizam of Hyedrabad, Nawab of Oudh and Bhopal) on call of help from Mughals. The combined forces of Mughal Allies were defeated by Marathas in this Battle of Bhopal. This exposed the weakness of Mughal empire and strengthened the position of Marathas.

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When did the Battle of Farrukhabad as part of Second Anglo-Maratha War take place?

  1. 1808

  2. 1806

  3. 1805

  4. 1804
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Explanation

The Battle of Farrukhabad took place in 1804 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, where British forces defeated the Maratha army.

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When did the Battle of Palkhed take place?

  1. 1736

  2. 1732

  3. 1730

  4. 1728
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Explanation

The Battle of Palkhed was fought in 1728 between the Marathas under Peshwa Bajirao I and the Nizam of Hyderabad, resulting in a decisive Maratha victory.

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When did the siege of Bharatpur take place?

  1. 1805

  2. 1806

  3. 1807

  4. 1808
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Explanation

The Siege of Bharatpur occurred in 1805 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, where the British failed to capture the fort from the Jat ruler allied with the Marathas.

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When did the Battle of Salher take place?

  1. 1672

  2. 1656

  3. 1662

  4. 1668
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The Battle of Salher was fought in 1672 between the Marathas and the Mughals. It was the first time the Marathas defeated the Mughals in a large-scale open field battle.

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india external invasions and assimilation the kushanas kushans, sakas and hunas

The Saka era started from the year _____.

  1. 124 BC

  2. 78 BC

  3. 78 AD

  4. 124 AD
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Explanation
Kanishka was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century. He was famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. Kanishka ascended the throne in 78 CE, and that this date was used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era.
Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india external invasions and assimilation the kushanas kushans, sakas and hunas

The Saka Era started in the year ____ A.D.

  1. 78

  2. 54

  3. 68

  4. 80
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Saka era was started by King Kanishka of Kushan empire. Kanishka was the greatest king of the Kushan dynasty that ruled over the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan, and possibly areas of Central Asia north of the Kashmir region. The Śaka era started in AD 78 is now used throughout India and is the most important of all. It has been used not only in many Indian inscriptions but also in ancient Sanskrit inscriptions in Indochina and Indonesia. 

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When was Mehrgarh discovered by Archaeologist ?

  1. 1974

  2. 1975

  3. 1980

  4. None of the above.
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Mehrgarh was discovered in 1974 by an archaeological team led by the French archaeologist Jean - Francois Jarrige. Archaeological excavation of this settlement has revealed that the earliest settlers were involved in domestication of animals ang agriculture. They mainly cultivated baely and wheat. Many mud - brick structures , which are compartmented , have been discovered at Mehrgarh. Most likely they were granaries.