History

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 development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

When did the British captured Pune?

  1. 1815

  2. 1816

  3. 1817

  4. 1818
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During the reign of Bajirao II, the Maratha influence in the North and South waned further. The British replaced the Maratha. The British captured Pune in 1817 CE.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

The Bhakti Movement started in India during the _______.

  1. 7th Century A.D.

  2. 13th Century A.D.

  3. 16th Century A.D.

  4. 14th Century A.D.
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The origin of Bhakti movement in the Hindu religion is dated back to AD 7th Century. The Bhakti movement believed in pure and complete devotion to the God and in this movement different saints spread this message. It started in South India (in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala) with the Nayanars and Alwars movement. Over a period of time, the concept and the movement spread to different parts of India through different saints.

Multiple choice

Goa was Captured by Portuguese in the year

  1. Year 1479

  2. Year 1575

  3. Year 1510

  4. Year 1600
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Afonso de Albuquerque led the Portuguese forces to capture Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510. This marked the beginning of Portuguese rule in the region.

Multiple choice

When did Shakespear arrive in London?

  1. 1595

  2. 1614

  3. 1592

  4. 1598
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Shakespeare is believed to have arrived in London around 1592, as this is when he was first mentioned in the London theatrical scene by Robert Greene.

Multiple choice

William Shakespear was born in...

  1. 1560

  2. 1564

  3. 1574

  4. 1568
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Explanation

William Shakespeare was born in 1564. His baptism is recorded on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Multiple choice

When did Kalo Dada write his plays?

  1. 4th - 5th century CE

  2. 7th - 8th century CE

  3. 3rd-4th century CE

  4. 14th-15th century CE
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Kalidasa (often misspelled as Kalo Dada) is believed to have lived and written his works during the 4th to 5th century CE, during the Gupta Empire.

Multiple choice

The Harappa civilization thrived from

  1. 2300 BC to 1700 BC.

  2. 700 AD to 1000 AD

  3. AD 320 to AD 480.

  4. 3000 BC to 2300 BC
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Explanation

The mature phase of the Harappan civilization is generally dated to approximately 2600 BC to 1900 BC, but 2300 BC to 1700 BC is a commonly accepted range in many textbooks.

Multiple choice

When did the Mughal Dynasty start

  1. 1526

  2. 1236

  3. 1857

  4. 1527
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The Mughal Dynasty was established in 1526 following Babur's victory at the First Battle of Panipat.

Multiple choice

Which was the period of Indus Valley Civilization

  1. 3200 BC to 1300 BC

  2. 3300 BC to 1700 BC

  3. 3300 BC to 1300 BC

  4. 2600 BC to 1900 BC
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The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, is generally dated from approximately 3300 BC to 1300 BC, with its mature phase occurring between 2600 BC and 1900 BC.

Multiple choice

Ajmer was founded in

  1. 1108

  2. 1121

  3. 1113

  4. 1148
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Ajmer was founded by the Chauhan ruler Ajayraj II in the year 1113 AD. He established it as his capital.