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 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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A Correct answer
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 Hindu cosmology, the concept of 'Yugas' is based on mathematical cycles. What is the duration of a 'Mahayuga', the largest cycle?

  1. 4,320,000 years

  2. 12,000 years

  3. 108 years

  4. 26,000 years
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A Mahayuga, the largest cycle in Hindu cosmology, consists of four Yugas: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dvapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga, totaling 4,320,000 years.

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.

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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Explanation

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