Historical Dates and Events

Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut, India in 1498, making this the correct answer. He was the first European to reach India by sea, opening the sea route from Europe to Asia. This voyage (1497-1499) was commissioned by Portugal and was a significant moment in the Age of Exploration. The other years are incorrect: 1492 (Columbus reached Americas), 1542 (other explorers), and 1398 is too early.

The First Battle of Panipat was fought in 1526 between Babur's forces and Ibrahim Lodi's Delhi Sultanate army. This battle marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India. 1556 was the Second Battle, 1621 is unrelated, and 1761 was the Third Battle.

The Battle of Haldighati was fought in 1576 CE between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and the Mughal forces led by Man Singh I of Amber. It was a significant battle in Rajput history.

The Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars in England fought between the rival houses of Lancaster and York. The conflict began in 1455 and lasted until 1487, with intermittent periods of peace.

The Kurukshetra war between the Pandavas and Kauravas lasted exactly 18 days. Each day featured specific battles and heroic confrontations. The war began on the day of Shukla Ekadashi and ended with the defeat of the Kauravas. The 18-day duration mirrors the 18 parvas of the Mahabharata.

Yoga originated in ancient India with references found in texts like the Rigveda (c. 1500-1200 BCE) and further developed in the Upanishads. The tradition is believed to be over 5000 years old, making option D correct. The timeline extends from the Indus Valley Civilization period through classical yoga philosophy.

Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1648, taking approximately 16 years. Over 20,000 artisans worked on this magnificent mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Surah Al-Alaq (Chapter 96) was the first revelation received by Prophet Muhammad. The first five verses of this surah were revealed to him in the Cave of Hira through the Angel Gabriel, marking the beginning of the Quranic revelations.

Sir Don Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history, was born on August 27, 1908, in Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia. This date is correctly documented in cricket archives and biographical records.

Sir Don Bradman was born on August 27, 1908. This is the same question as 68782 and appears to be a duplicate entry. Both the question content and correct answer are identical.

Mother Teresa was born on 26 August 1910 in Skopje (then Ottoman Empire, now North Macedonia). This is her well-documented birthdate. Remembering key humanitarian figures' biographical details helps understand their historical context and timeline.