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

Why was AD 630 an important year for Islam?That was the year that

  1. Muhammad and his followers won a great battle at Badr.

  2. Muhammad received his first revelations in that year

  3. Muhammad took Mecca, banned old gods, organized the Muslims.

  4. Muhammad and his followers went on the Hijra.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In 630 AD, after years of conflict, Muhammad returned to Mecca with a large force, took the city, destroyed the idols at the Kaaba, and unified the tribes under Islam.

Multiple choice

when and where was a madrasa set up ?

  1. 1779,bombay

  2. 1781 ,calcutta

  3. 1780, benaras

  4. 1791 ,benaras
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Calcutta Madrasa was established in 1781 by the British to promote the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law.

Multiple choice

ASHOKA DIED IN WHICH YEAR ?

  1. 232 BCE

  2. 239 BCE

  3. 238 BCE

  4. 235 BCE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ashoka the Great died in 232 BCE after a reign of approximately 37 years.