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

When did the Kingdom of Kota reach its peak?

  1. 15th and 16th centuries

  2. 16th and 17th centuries

  3. 17th and 18th centuries

  4. 18th and 19th centuries
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kingdom of Kota reached its peak in the 16th and 17th centuries, when it controlled a large part of eastern Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Skanda School of Hindu Philosophy founded?

  1. 1st century BCE

  2. 1st century CE

  3. 2nd century CE

  4. 3rd century CE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Skanda School of Hindu Philosophy was founded in the 1st century CE by Skanda's devotees.

Multiple choice

When did the Boxer Rebellion take place?

  1. 1899-1901

  2. 1900-1902

  3. 1901-1903

  4. 1902-1904
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Boxer Rebellion took place from 1899 to 1901.

Multiple choice

In which century was Abhijnanashakuntalam written?

  1. 4th century BCE

  2. 5th century CE

  3. 6th century CE

  4. 7th century CE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Abhijnanashakuntalam was written in the 5th century CE.

Multiple choice

When was the Puri Jagannath Temple built?

  1. 11th century

  2. 12th century

  3. 13th century

  4. 14th century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Puri Jagannath Temple was built in the 12th century.

Multiple choice

When did the Northern Renaissance end?

  1. 14th century

  2. 15th century

  3. 16th century

  4. 17th century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Northern Renaissance ended in the 16th century.

Multiple choice

In which century did Narasimha live?

  1. 12th

  2. 13th

  3. 14th

  4. 15th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Narasimha lived in the 13th century.

Multiple choice

In which century did Bhaskara II live?

  1. 11th

  2. 12th

  3. 13th

  4. 14th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhaskara II lived in the 12th century.

Multiple choice

When was The Harshacharita written?

  1. 6th century

  2. 7th century

  3. 8th century

  4. 9th century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Harshacharita was written in the 7th century, during the reign of Harsha.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a unit of time that was used by Aryabhata?

  1. Day

  2. Month

  3. Year

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

Aryabhata used the units of time day, month, and year, but not hour.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate time period during which Tantric thought originated?

  1. 5th century BCE

  2. 1st century CE

  3. 6th century CE

  4. 10th century CE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tantric thought emerged in India around the 6th century CE, gaining prominence in the following centuries.

Multiple choice

When did the Khandesh Sultanate come to an end?

  1. 1599

  2. 1601

  3. 1603

  4. 1605
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Khandesh Sultanate came to an end in 1601 when it was conquered by the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Multiple choice

When did the Portuguese Empire begin?

  1. 1415

  2. 1498

  3. 1500

  4. 1521
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Portuguese Empire began in 1415 when Prince Henry the Navigator began exploring the coast of Africa.

Multiple choice

When did the Portuguese Empire end?

  1. 1822

  2. 1889

  3. 1910

  4. 1975
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Portuguese Empire ended in 1975 when Portugal granted independence to its remaining colonies in Africa.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Kingdom of Bundi established?

  1. 11th century

  2. 12th century

  3. 13th century

  4. 14th century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kingdom of Bundi was established in the 13th century by Rao Deva, a Hada Rajput chieftain.