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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 bahmani and vijayanagar kingdoms bahamani kingdoms bahmani adil shahs bahmani kingdom

The Bahamani dynasty ruled for ______.

  1. 100 years

  2. 165 years

  3. 180 years

  4. 200 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bahamani dynasty ruled from 1347 to 1526 for almost 180 years.  In AD 1347 an independent Muslim State, the Bahamani kingdom was established in South India by Ala-Ud-Din Hasan Gangu by revolting against Delhi Sultanate. By the end of 15th century, the Bahamani rule was plagued with fights and ended with the disintegration of Bahamani Kingdom into 5 states.

Multiple choice history bahmani and vijayanagar kingdoms bahamani kingdoms bahmani adil shahs bahmani kingdom

When Daulatabad (Devagiri) became independent from Delhi Sultanate?

  1. 1334 A.D.

  2. 1347 A.D.

  3. 1354 A.D.

  4. 1364 A.D.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Daultabad was made the capital of Delhi Sultanate from 1327 CE to 1335 CE and renamed it as Daultabad in 1330 CE under the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. Devgiri became independent in 1347 from Delhi Sultanate.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

When did the Greeks defeat the Persian army at Marathon?

  1. 490 BCE.

  2. 492 BCE.

  3. 494 BCE.

  4. 495 BCE.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Battle of Marathon, (September 490 bce), in the Greco-Persian Wars, decisive battle fought on the Marathon plain of northeastern Attica in which the Athenians, in a single afternoon, repulsed the first Persian invasion of Greece. Hence, Option A is correct.


Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did a civil war begin between Charles I and the British Parliament?

  1. 1634-1636

  2. 1638- 1642

  3. 1642-1649

  4. 1649-1654
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A civil war began between Charles I and the British Parliament in 1642 as the parliament refused to support him in his war against the Scots. The war ended in 1649 when the Scots invaded England under the secret treaty they had signed with Charles I, but they were defeated in the Battle of Preston in 1648. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When Scots rebelled against Charles I and invaded England?

  1. 1634

  2. 1635

  3. 1636

  4. 1637
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In 1637 Charles I and William Laud, the Archbishop of Canterbury, tried to force the Scots to accept a new prayer book. The Scots refused and rebelled against Charles I.

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did second Jacobite rebellion take place?

  1. 1715

  2. 1725

  3. 1735

  4. 1745
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The second Jacobite rebellion took place in 1745. This time the rebellion happened due to the dislike of the Scots having to pay taxes to the government in London. The Jacobites also continued to demand the return of the Stuarts to the throne. 
Thus. option D is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did first Jacobite rebellion take place?

  1. 1715

  2. 1725

  3. 1735

  4. 1745
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Jacobite rebellion took place in 1715. The Jacobites were Highland Scots who supported the return of the Stuarts. In 1715, the Earl of Mar led the first Jacobite rebellion against King George I, demanding the return of James Edward Stuart to the throne. 
Thus, option A is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did Charles I agreed on a secret deal with the Scots?

  1. 1646

  2. 1648

  3. 1650

  4. 1651
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1648, Charles I signed a secret deal with the Scots. According to this deal, the Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for an English Presbyterian church.

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did massacre of Glencoe take place?

  1. 13 January 1692

  2. 13 February 1692

  3. 23 February 1692

  4. 13 March 1692
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Campbell soldiers stayed with the MacDonalds at Glen Coe for 2 weeks due to the Highland custom. After two weeks, the soldiers were ordered to kill all MacDonald men, women and children under the age of 70. This massacre took place on 13 February 1692. 
Thus option B is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did the British Parliament execute the Charles I?

  1. 1645

  2. 1647

  3. 1648

  4. 1649
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Charles I forged an alliance with Scotland, but by the end of 1648, Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army had consolidated its control over England. Charles was tried, convicted, and executed for high treason in January 1649.