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

How long did Babur rule the Mughal Empire?

  1. 4 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 7 years
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Babur ruled the Mughal Empire for 4 years.

Multiple choice

When did the Indo-Aryan languages first arrive in India?

  1. Around 1500 BC

  2. Around 1000 BC

  3. Around 500 BC

  4. Around 100 AD
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Explanation

The Indo-Aryan languages are believed to have first arrived in India around 1500 BC, brought by the Aryans.

Multiple choice

The Sulba Sutras are believed to have been composed during which period?

  1. 800-500 BCE

  2. 500-200 BCE

  3. 200 BCE - 200 CE

  4. 200-400 CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sulba Sutras are believed to have been composed during the period of 800-500 BCE.

Multiple choice

In which century did the Portuguese Renaissance begin?

  1. 14th century

  2. 15th century

  3. 16th century

  4. 17th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Portuguese Renaissance began in the 15th century and lasted until the end of the 16th century.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Islamic calendar era?

  1. Anno Hegirae

  2. Anno Domini

  3. Anno Mundi

  4. Anno Salutis
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Islamic calendar era is known as Anno Hegirae (AH), which means 'Year of the Hijrah'. The Hijrah refers to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.

Multiple choice

When did the Slovak Renaissance end?

  1. 16th century

  2. 17th century

  3. 18th century

  4. 19th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Slovak Renaissance ended in the 17th century.

Multiple choice

When did Kalighat Painting reach its peak popularity?

  1. 18th century

  2. 19th century

  3. 20th century

  4. 21st century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kalighat Painting reached its peak popularity during the 19th century, becoming a prominent art form in Bengal.

Multiple choice

In what century was The Kadambari written?

  1. 6th century

  2. 7th century

  3. 8th century

  4. 9th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kadambari was written in the 7th century AD.

Multiple choice

When was the Jantar Mantar built?

  1. 1699-1700

  2. 1724-1730

  3. 1768-1772

  4. 1803-1806
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Jantar Mantar was built between 1724 and 1730.

Multiple choice

When was the Indus Valley Civilization discovered?

  1. 19th Century

  2. 20th Century

  3. 18th Century

  4. 17th Century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization was first discovered in the early 20th century by British archaeologists.

Multiple choice

In which year was the East India Company established?

  1. 1600

  2. 1605

  3. 1610

  4. 1615
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Explanation

The East India Company was established in 1600 by a group of English merchants who received a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I.

Multiple choice

When did the East India Company gain political power in India?

  1. 1757

  2. 1764

  3. 1773

  4. 1784
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The East India Company gained political power in India after the Battle of Buxar in 1764. The company was granted the diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa by the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II.

Multiple choice

When was The Hammira Mahakavya written?

  1. 13th century

  2. 14th century

  3. 15th century

  4. 16th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Hammira Mahakavya was written in the 14th century by Nayachandra Suri.

Multiple choice

In which century did Lagadha live?

  1. 1st century BCE

  2. 2nd century BCE

  3. 3rd century BCE

  4. 4th century BCE
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lagadha lived in the 2nd century BCE.

Multiple choice

During which century did the Kakatiya Empire emerge?

  1. 10th Century

  2. 11th Century

  3. 12th Century

  4. 13th Century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kakatiya Empire emerged during the 11th century.