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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 the establishment of east india company anglo-french wars carnatic war carnatic wars

When was the third carnatic war started?

  1. 1756

  2. 1763

  3. 1758

  4. 1777
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The conflict between the France and England got renewed in 1756 in Europe, in the form of Seven Years War, which is coterminous with the Third Carnatic War. It was a local version of the Seven Years war in Europe. The Third Carnatic War put an end to the French ambitions to create a colonial empire in India.




Multiple choice history the establishment of east india company anglo-french wars carnatic war carnatic wars

The English East India Company was started in __________.

  1. $1600$ A.D.
  2. $1644$ A.D.
  3. $1664$ A.D.
  4. $1666$ A.D.
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Explanation

The English East India company was formed in 1600 for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India. The company received a Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I on 31 December 1600, coming relatively late to trade in the Indies.  It later became involved in politics and acted as an agent of British imperialism in India from the early 18th century to 1857 after which the Crown took over.

Multiple choice history the establishment of east india company anglo-french wars carnatic war carnatic wars

When did the third Carnatic war take place?

  1. 1756 to 1763

  2. 1744 to 1748

  3. 1748 to 1754

  4. 1756 to 1758
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Explanation

The Third Carnatic war was fought between France and England. The Third Carnatic war was a local version of seven year war in Europe. It was started in 1756 and ended in 1763. The Third Carnatic war put an end to the French ambitions to create an colonial empire in India.

Multiple choice history the establishment of east india company anglo-french wars carnatic war carnatic wars

The first Carnatic war was ended by the treaty of Aix- La- Chapple in the year ______. 

  1. 1748

  2. 1749

  3. 1743

  4. 1744
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Explanation

With the termination of the War of Austrian Succession in Europe, the First Carnatic War also came to an end. In the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748), Madras was given back to the British in exchange for the French fortress of Louisbourg in North America, which the British had captured.

Multiple choice history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) 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

When Guru Nanak Sahib entrusted the Guru Gaddi to Bhai Lehna?

  1. 1528 A.D.

  2. 1530 A.D.

  3. 1539 A.D.

  4. 1540 A.D.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Angad born as Bhai Lehna the second of the ten Sikh gurus. His discipleship was subjected to various tests by Guru Nanak Sahib after which he came to be known as the the symbol of obedience and service to humanity. Guru Nanak renamed him as Angad, and installed him as his successor on 13 June 1539.

Multiple choice history the industrial age and change of life of people the age canal and great engineers industries and impact impact of industrial revolution

When the Isambard Kingdom was appointed chief engineer of the Great Western Railway?

  1. 1829

  2. 1831

  3. 1833

  4. 1835
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was appointed as the chief engineer of the Great Western Railway in 1833, a position that allowed him to design the route from London to Bristol.

Multiple choice history banda bahadur and the sikh misals 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

Banda Bahadur was murdered in _________

  1. 1714 A.D.

  2. 1715 A.D.

  3. 1716 A.D.

  4. 1717 A.D.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Banda Singh Bahadur was captured by the Mughal forces and executed in Delhi in 1716 A.D. on the orders of Emperor Farrukhsiyar.

Multiple choice social studies north america industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe modern age in europe: the renaissance

When did Vasco-da-Gama came to India?

  1. 1492

  2. 1498

  3. 1567

  4. 1885
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vasco-de-Gama a Portuguese explorer discovered the sea route to India In

  1. After sailing down the western coast of Africa and rounding the Cape of Good Hope, his expedition made numerous stops in Africa before reaching the trading post of Calicut, India, in May 1498.
Multiple choice history the nationalist movement in indo-china contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china

When did Trieu Au live?

  1. In the 3rd century

  2. In the 4th century

  3. In the 2nd century

  4. In the 5th century
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Explanation
 One of the most venerated was Trieu Au who lived in the third century CE. Orphaned in childhood, she lived with her brother. On growing up she left home, went into the jungles, organised a large army and resisted Chinese rule. Finally, when her army was crushed, she drowned herself. She became a sacred figure, not just a martyr who fought for the honour of the country. Nationalists popularised her image to inspire people to action.


Multiple choice business studies tourism development in rajasthan tourism and transportation transportation in rajasthan tour and travel management

Rajasthan's first train ran in the year ___________.

  1. 1857

  2. 1854

  3. 1853

  4. 1874
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The first train in Rajasthan ran in the year 1874. It travelled from Bandikui to Agra Fort. From then onwards there was continuous development in Railways. Total length of railways in the state of Rajasthan is about 6000 Kms.

Multiple choice history colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism battle of plassey and battle of buxar

By which year the entire Asian region came under the imperial rule?

  1. 1910

  2. 1914

  3. 1916

  4. 1918
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The European nations transformed due to the Renaissance Movement, developing a crave for modern imperialism. By 1914, this caving brought the entire Asian and African regions under the imperial rule.