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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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In which year did the Dutch Government established direct rule over Indonesia?

  1. 1800

  2. 1805

  3. 1798

  4. 1803
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In 1800, the Dutch Government disbanded the Company and established direct rule over Indonesia. Since the government was in deep financial crises, it wanted to use Indonesia as a source of revenue. The Dutch forced the native people to deliver products like coffee, sugar and spices as taxes. This was sold in international markets by the government which earned huge profits.

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The present Tamil language has a continuous history of at least _____ years.

  1. 1500

  2. 2000

  3. 2500

  4. 3000
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The origins of all the classical languages are really old and unclear. Tamil language is older than 1st century BC when "Tolkappiyam"-one of the world's oldest works on grammar was written. Hence, it makes the present Tamil language nothing less than 2500 years.

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When was the Sangam literature compiled?

  1. Between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE

  2. Between 1000 BCE and 500 BCE

  3. Between 500 BCE and 300 BCE

  4. Between 300 BCE and 300 CE
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Tamil tradition, three Sangams were held at Madurai, Kapatpuram, and Madurai between BCE 300 and CE 300. All Sangam works were believed to be compiled during this period.The poems belonging to Sangam literature were composed by Tamil poets, both men, and women, from various professions and classes of society.


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When did Mahalwari system came into existence?

  1. In 1963

  2. In 1833

  3. In 1436

  4. In 1823
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahalwari system was introduced in 1833 by William Bentinck. Under the system, the land was divided into Mahals. Each Mahal comprised one or more villages which was collectively responsible for the payment of revenues. The villages committee was held responsible for collection of the taxes. It was introduced in Central Province, North-West Frontier, Agra, Punjab, Gangetic Valley, etc of British India.

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When Mahavira Jain died?

  1. 480 B.C.

  2. 483 B.C.

  3. 468 B.C.

  4. 463 B.C.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahavira died at the age of 72 in 468 B.C. at Pava (Pavapuri near Patna). He thus became a Siddha, i.e. fully liberated and forever free of the embodiment. There is controversy regarding the date of the birth and moksha date of Vardhamana Mahavira. Some scholar has suggested the birth date to be 540 B.C and moksha date to be 468 B.C respectively. 

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When did Harshavardhan send a mission to China, which helped in establishing the first diplomatic relations between China and India? 

  1. 641 C.E.

  2. 675 C.E.

  3. 678 C.E.

  4. 695 C.E.
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Explanation

Harshavardhana sent a diplomatic mission to the Tang dynasty in China in 641 C.E., which helped foster cultural and diplomatic ties between the two civilizations.

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When and where did Pulakesin II defeat Harshavardhana?

  1. In the summer of 647 CE on the banks of river Yamuna

  2. In the summer of 618 CE on the banks of river Ganga

  3. In the winter of 647 CE on the banks of river Yamuna

  4. In the winter of 618 CE on the banks of river Narmada
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D Correct answer
Explanation

As North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers after the fall of the prior Gupta Empire, Harsha united the small republics from Punjab to central India, and their representatives crowned him king at an assembly in April 606 giving him the title of Maharaja. 

Harsha established an empire that brought all of northern India under his control. The peace and prosperity that prevailed made his court a centre of cosmopolitanism, attracting scholars, artists and religious visitors from far and wide. The Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang visited the court of Harsha, and wrote a very favourable account of him, praising his justice and generosity.

Pulakeshin II defeated Harsha on the banks of Narmada in the winter of 618-619 CE. Pulakeshin entered into a treaty with Harsha, with the Narmada River designated as the border between the Chalukya Empire and that of Harshavardhana.