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 Arab Empire reach its peak?

  1. 7th century

  2. 8th century

  3. 9th century

  4. 10th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Arab Empire reached its peak during the 8th century under the Umayyad dynasty.

Multiple choice

In what year did the British East India Company establish its first trading post in India?

  1. 1600

  2. 1608

  3. 1612

  4. 1620
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The British East India Company established its first trading post in India at Surat in 1608.

Multiple choice

Which period is considered the golden age of Sharada script?

  1. 8th to 12th century CE

  2. 12th to 15th century CE

  3. 15th to 18th century CE

  4. 18th to 20th century CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The golden age of Sharada script is considered to be from the 8th to the 12th century CE.

Multiple choice

When was Rohtasgarh Fort built?

  1. 1540-1545

  2. 1550-1555

  3. 1560-1565

  4. 1570-1575
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rohtasgarh Fort was built by the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri between 1540 and 1545.

Multiple choice

When was Bihar Sharif Palace built?

  1. 1540-1545

  2. 1550-1555

  3. 1560-1565

  4. 1570-1575
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bihar Sharif Palace was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar between 1560 and 1565.

Multiple choice

When was Patna Fort built?

  1. 1540-1545

  2. 1550-1555

  3. 1560-1565

  4. 1570-1575
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Patna Fort was built by the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri between 1540 and 1545.

Multiple choice

When was Patna Palace built?

  1. 1540-1545

  2. 1550-1555

  3. 1560-1565

  4. 1570-1575
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Patna Palace was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar between 1560 and 1565.

Multiple choice

In which century did Ramanuja live?

  1. 10th century

  2. 11th century

  3. 12th century

  4. 13th century
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ramanuja lived during the 12th century, which is considered to be a golden age of Indian mathematics.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Karanakutuhala written?

  1. 12th century

  2. 13th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 16th century
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Karanakutuhala was written in the 16th century.

Multiple choice

When did the Jaisalmer Kingdom merge with the Kingdom of Jodhpur?

  1. 1762

  2. 1818

  3. 1843

  4. 1877
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Jaisalmer Kingdom merged with the Kingdom of Jodhpur in 1818 AD.

Multiple choice

When was the Kadamba Script first used?

  1. 4th century CE

  2. 5th century CE

  3. 6th century CE

  4. 7th century CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kadamba Script was first used in the 4th century CE.

Multiple choice

In which year was "The Padmavat" first published?

  1. 1540

  2. 1560

  3. 1580

  4. 1600
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A Correct answer
Explanation

"The Padmavat" was first published in 1540.

Multiple choice

In which century did Shridhara live?

  1. 9th century

  2. 10th century

  3. 11th century

  4. 12th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shridhara is believed to have lived in the 10th century CE.

Multiple choice

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished during which period?

  1. 2500-1900 BCE

  2. 3000-2500 BCE

  3. 2000-1500 BCE

  4. 1500-1000 BCE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between 2500 and 1900 BCE.

Multiple choice

The Indus Valley Civilization declined around:

  1. 1900 BCE

  2. 1800 BCE

  3. 1700 BCE

  4. 1600 BCE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization declined around 1900 BCE.