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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 beginning of settled life life after stone ages ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period

Which is the correct chronology for the excavation of the Indus Valley sites ?
I. Mohenjo-Daro
II. Chanhudaro
III. Harappa
IV. Lothal

  1. III, I, II & IV

  2. I, III, II & IV

  3. II, I, III & IV

  4. III, IV, II & I
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Explanation

Harappa was excavated in 1921, Mohenjo-Daro in 1922, Chanhudaro in 1931, and Lothal in 1954. Therefore, the chronological order is Harappa (III), Mohenjo-Daro (I), Chanhudaro (II), and Lothal (IV).

Multiple choice evs - ii the beginning of settled life life after stone ages ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period

What was the approximate time period of Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. 2400 BCE - 1700 BCE

  2. 2500 BCE - 1700 BCE

  3. 2400 BCE - 1750 BCE

  4. 2500 BCE - 1750 BCE
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Explanation

While dates for the Indus Valley Civilization vary slightly among scholars, the mature phase is generally accepted to be approximately 2500 BCE to 1750 BCE based on radiocarbon dating and archaeological evidence.

Multiple choice

How long did the Sayyid Dynasty rule over the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. 1414-1451

  2. 1451-1526

  3. 1526-1555

  4. 1555-1586
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Explanation

The Sayyid Dynasty ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1414 to 1451.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Battle of Longewala fought?

  1. 1971

  2. 1965

  3. 1947

  4. 1999
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The Battle of Longewala was fought in December 1971 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Kingdom of Mysore founded?

  1. 1399

  2. 1499

  3. 1599

  4. 1699
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The Kingdom of Mysore was founded in 1399 by Yaduraya Wodeyar.

Multiple choice

When did the Kingdom of Mysore fall?

  1. 1799

  2. 1819

  3. 1839

  4. 1947
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Explanation

The Kingdom of Mysore fell in 1947 when it was annexed by the British.

Multiple choice

What was the approximate time period of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. 2500-1900 BCE

  2. 3000-2000 BCE

  3. 3500-2500 BCE

  4. 4000-3000 BCE
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The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between 3300 and 1300 BCE in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent.

Multiple choice

When was the Rameshwaram Temple built?

  1. 12th century

  2. 16th century

  3. 18th century

  4. 20th century
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The Rameshwaram Temple was built in the 12th century.

Multiple choice

The Jaunpur Sultanate came to an end in which year?

  1. 1479

  2. 1526

  3. 1605

  4. 1707
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The Jaunpur Sultanate came to an end in 1479 when it was conquered by the Delhi Sultanate under the leadership of Bahlul Lodi.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Battle of Hydaspes take place?

  1. 327 BC

  2. 326 BC

  3. 325 BC

  4. 324 BC
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Explanation

The Battle of Hydaspes took place in 326 BC.

Multiple choice

What was the approximate time period of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. 2500-1900 BCE

  2. 3300-1300 BCE

  3. 1500-500 BCE

  4. 1000-200 BCE
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Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between 2500 and 1900 BCE, making it one of the earliest civilizations in the world.

Multiple choice

When did Adi Shankara live?

  1. 8th century CE.

  2. 9th century CE.

  3. 10th century CE.

  4. 11th century CE.
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Explanation

Adi Shankara lived in the 8th century CE. He was born in Kaladi, Kerala, India, in 788 CE, and died in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, India, in 820 CE.

Multiple choice

In which year did Bhima I establish the Yadava Empire?

  1. 1187

  2. 1190

  3. 1193

  4. 1196
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Bhima I established the Yadava Empire in the year 1187.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Yadava Empire come to an end?

  1. 1317

  2. 1320

  3. 1323

  4. 1326
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The Yadava Empire came to an end in the year 1317.