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 Harshacharita written?

  1. 6th century

  2. 7th century

  3. 8th century

  4. 9th century
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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.

Multiple choice

In what year did the Battle of Issus take place?

  1. 333 BC

  2. 332 BC

  3. 331 BC

  4. 330 BC
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Issus occurred in 333 BC, marking a significant turning point in Alexander the Great's campaign against the Persian Empire.

Multiple choice

In what century did Bhaskara II live?

  1. 10th

  2. 11th

  3. 12th

  4. 13th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhaskara II lived in the 12th century.

Multiple choice

The British East India Company, which eventually gained control over much of India, was founded in which year?

  1. 1600

  2. 1650

  3. 1700

  4. 1750
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The British East India Company, a joint-stock company, was founded in 1600 with the purpose of trading with the East Indies. It gradually expanded its political and military power in India, eventually becoming the dominant force on the subcontinent.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Battle of Pydna fought?

  1. 168 BC

  2. 146 BC

  3. 129 BC

  4. 100 BC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Pydna was fought in 168 BC.

Multiple choice

How many years did it take to complete the construction of the Taj Mahal?

  1. 10 years

  2. 15 years

  3. 20 years

  4. 25 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The construction of the Taj Mahal took approximately 20 years, from 1632 to 1653.

Multiple choice

In which century did Nilakantha Somayaji live?

  1. 14th century

  2. 15th century

  3. 16th century

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

Nilakantha Somayaji lived in the 15th century.

Multiple choice

When did Nilakantha Somayaji develop calculus?

  1. In the 14th century

  2. In the 15th century

  3. In the 16th century

  4. In the 17th century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nilakantha Somayaji developed calculus in the 15th century.

Multiple choice

When was the Vriddha 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 Vriddha Yantra was first invented in the 5th century BCE by the Indian astronomer Lagadha.