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

In what year was the Battle of Gaugamela fought?

  1. 334 BC

  2. 333 BC

  3. 332 BC

  4. 331 BC
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Gaugamela was fought in 331 BC.

Multiple choice

In which century did Brahmagupta live?

  1. 5th

  2. 6th

  3. 7th

  4. 8th
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmagupta lived in the 7th century CE.

Multiple choice

In which century did the Dutch Empire reach its peak?

  1. 16th century

  2. 17th century

  3. 18th century

  4. 19th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dutch Empire reached its peak in the 17th century, known as the Dutch Golden Age.

Multiple choice

The Kakatiya dynasty lasted for approximately how many years?

  1. 100 years

  2. 200 years

  3. 300 years

  4. 400 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kakatiya dynasty lasted for approximately 200 years.

Multiple choice

In which year did the British East India Company gain control of Bengal?

  1. 1757

  2. 1764

  3. 1773

  4. 1784
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked the beginning of the British East India Company's control over Bengal.

Multiple choice

In which century did Nilakantha Somayaji live?

  1. 14th

  2. 15th

  3. 16th

  4. 17th
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nilakantha Somayaji lived in the 15th century.

Multiple choice

When was Jala Yantra first invented?

  1. 5th century BC

  2. 10th century AD

  3. 15th century AD

  4. 20th century AD
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jala Yantra was first invented in the 5th century BC.

Multiple choice

Kuchipudi is believed to have originated in which century?

  1. 10th century

  2. 12th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 16th century
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kuchipudi is believed to have originated in the 10th century AD.

Multiple choice

When was the Tantrasamgraha written?

  1. 12th century

  2. 13th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 16th century
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tantrasamgraha was written in the 16th century by Nilakantha Somayaji.

Multiple choice

The Kailasa Temple is estimated to have taken how many years to build?

  1. 10 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 40 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kailasa Temple is estimated to have taken around 30 years to build.

Multiple choice

When was the Khanda Yantra first invented?

  1. 5th century BCE

  2. 12th century CE

  3. 16th century CE

  4. 19th century CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Khanda Yantra was first invented in the 5th century BCE by the Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata.

Multiple choice

When was the Chalukya script used?

  1. 6th to 12th century CE

  2. 12th to 16th century CE

  3. 16th to 19th century CE

  4. 19th to 20th century CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chalukya script was used from the 6th to the 12th century CE, during the rule of the Chalukya dynasty in southern India.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Kingdom of Travancore established?

  1. 1729

  2. 1731

  3. 1741

  4. 1751
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kingdom of Travancore was established in 1729 by Marthanda Varma, who unified various small kingdoms in the region.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Battle of Plataea take place?

  1. 479 BC

  2. 480 BC

  3. 478 BC

  4. 477 BC
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Plataea took place in 479 BC, as part of the Persian Wars.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Kingdom of Kota founded?

  1. 12th

  2. 13th

  3. 14th

  4. 15th
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kingdom of Kota was founded in the 13th century by Rao Deva, a Hada Rajput.