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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 history development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala crafts and industries

The British East India trading company was established in the year ________

  1. 1498 CE

  2. 1600 CE

  3. 1602 CE

  4. 1664 CE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the beginning, English followed Peaceful Trade as their policy. But, they took advantage of the deteriorated political situation of India to establish their political supremacy. The Merchants of England who aspired to have trade with the East Countries, founded The East India Company in 1600 CE. They established trade links with India with the permission of Queen Elizabeth.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

When was the battle of Buxar fought?

  1. $1763$ A.D.
  2. $1764$ A.D.
  3. $1765$ A.D.
  4. $1766$ A.D.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The battle of Buxar was fought between the forces of the British East India Company and the combined army of an alliance of Indian states including Bengal, Awadh, and the Mughal Empire in the year 1764. The British victory at Buxar resulted in the end of the attempt to rule Bengal through a puppet nawab. The war came to an end by the "Treaty of Allahabad" in 1765.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

When was the battle of Buxar fought?

  1. October $1764$
  2. October $1754$
  3. September $1564$
  4. January $1824$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the forces under the command of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal; the Nawab of Awadh; and the Mughal King Shah Alam II.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Mir Qasim died in the year ______.

  1. 1354

  2. 1677

  3. 1777

  4. 1577
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mir Qasim was the Nawab of Bengal from 1760 to 1763. Mir Jafar who had supported the British during the battle of Plassey was replaced as the Nawab of Bengal by Mir Qasim by the Britishers as he was in conflict with the East India company over too many demands. Mir Qasim died in poverty possibly at Kotwal, near Delhi on 8 May 1777.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Dual government system in Bengal remained in practice during the period from ______ to ______ .

  1. 1765, 1772

  2. 1775, 1776

  3. 1734, 1765

  4. 1767, 1770
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The system of Dual Government was introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive of British East India Company. It lasted from 1765 to 1772. Under this system, the administration of Bengal was divided into Nizamat and Diwani. The Diwani was carried out by the company and the Nizamat by the Nizam. The system was abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772 and Bengal was brought under direct control of the British and the Nawabs remained as the mere pensioners of the East India Company.

Multiple choice history foundation of the mughal empire sher shah suri foundation of mughal empire the foundation of the mughal empire (from babur to akbar: 1526 to 1605)

What was the period of rule of Sharshah?

  1. $1540-1545$
  2. $1530-1540$
  3. $1560-1565$
  4. $1570-1585$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The period of rule of Sher Shah was 1540 - 1545. He fought many battles with him , intially capturing Gaur in Bengal and finally getting the throne of Delhi after the battle of Kannauj in 1540 and he died at in an accidental explosion of gunpowder in 1545.

Multiple choice history foundation of the mughal empire sher shah suri foundation of mughal empire the foundation of the mughal empire (from babur to akbar: 1526 to 1605)

What was the period of rule of Shershah Suri?

  1. $1540-1545$
  2. $1530-1540$
  3. $1560-1565$
  4. $1570-1585$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sher Shah Suri, also known as Sher Khan,  was the Emperor of India from 1539 to 1545. He established the Sur dynasty by dethroning Humayun, the Mughal emperor. His original name was Farid Khan. Sher Shah Suri is known as Sher Khan or The Lion King because he one day killed a Sher or tiger single- handed.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

When was the Gahadwal Kingdom founded?

  1. ${9}^{th}$ Century
  2. ${11}^{th}$ century
  3. ${14}^{th}$ century
  4. ${8}^{th}$ century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gahadwal dynasty, also known as the Gahadavalas of Kannauj, rose to power in the 11th century. They established their kingdom after the decline of the Kalachuris.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

When did Pratiharas come into prominence?

  1. Middle of the 8th century

  2. Middle of the 9th century

  3. Middle of the 10th century

  4. Middle of the 12th century
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty began to emerge as a major political force in northern India around the middle of the 8th century, particularly under Nagabhatta I.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

When was Dantidurga established Rashtrakuta kingdom?

  1. 710 A.D

  2. 753 A.D

  3. 860 A.D

  4. 881 A.D
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The  last ruler Keerthivarman II of Chalukya dynasty was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga in 753 AD. Dantidurga established the Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled the Deccan and neighbouring areas of India till 975 CE. The early kings of this dynasty were influenced by Hinduism and the later kings by Jainism.

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - ii mineral resources - coal - introduction mining mineral fuels

Coal mining started at Raniganj in West Bengal in the year _______.

  1. 1700

  2. 1765

  3. 1774

  4. 1779
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Raniganj power plant is located in the Barddhaman district of west Bengal. Discovery of coal led to industrialisation in this area. It is a pithead coal based thermal power plant.
  • Coal mining in India first started in the Raniganj Coalfield. In 1774, John Sumner and Suetonius Grant Heatly of the British East India Company found coal.

Multiple choice history contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) banda bahadur and the sikh misals

When Guru Granth Sahib ji was installed in Sri Harminar Sahib?

  1. 1602 A.D.

  2. 1603 A.D.

  3. 1604 A.D.

  4. 1605 A.D.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sacred writings of spiritual poetry, set to musical ragas were completed by Guru Arjan Dev on 30th Aug 1604 and then first installed in Harmandir Sahib. At that time it was called the "Adi Granth." and did not contain the writings of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji which were added later by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1708. It is written in Gurmukhi Script.