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 Golayantra first invented?

  1. 5th century BCE

  2. 12th century CE

  3. 16th century CE

  4. 19th century CE
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The Golayantra was first invented in the 5th century BCE by the Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata.

Multiple choice

When was the Manusmriti written?

  1. 2000 BCE

  2. 1000 BCE

  3. 200 CE

  4. 1000 CE
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Explanation

The Manusmriti is believed to have been written around 200 CE, although the exact date is uncertain.

Multiple choice

In which year was 'The Akbar' first published?

  1. 1947

  2. 1954

  3. 1960

  4. 1965
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Explanation

The novel was first published in 1960.

Multiple choice

When did the Portuguese first begin to engage in the slave trade?

  1. 15th century

  2. 16th century

  3. 17th century

  4. 18th century
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The Portuguese first began to engage in the slave trade in the 15th century, when they began to explore the coast of Africa.

Multiple choice

When did the Portuguese Empire finally abolish slavery?

  1. 1836

  2. 1846

  3. 1856

  4. 1866
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The Portuguese Empire finally abolished slavery in 1856, after decades of pressure from abolitionists.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Siddhantasara written?

  1. 499

  2. 500

  3. 501

  4. 502
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The Siddhantasara was written in 499.

Multiple choice

When was Vikramshila University established?

  1. 8th century

  2. 9th century

  3. 10th century

  4. 11th century
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Vikramshila University was established in the 8th century AD.

Multiple choice

When was Vikramshila University finally destroyed?

  1. 12th century

  2. 13th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 15th century
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Vikramshila University was finally destroyed in the 12th century AD.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Kingdom of Amber founded?

  1. 11th

  2. 12th

  3. 13th

  4. 14th
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The Kingdom of Amber was founded in the 11th century by Raja Alan Singh.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Kingdom of Amber become a part of the Rajputana Confederacy?

  1. 1615

  2. 1658

  3. 1707

  4. 1756
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The Kingdom of Amber became a part of the Rajputana Confederacy in 1615.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Sadratnamala written?

  1. 10th century

  2. 11th century

  3. 12th century

  4. 14th century
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The Sadratnamala was written in the 14th century.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Dungarpur Kingdom established?

  1. 12th century

  2. 13th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 15th century
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The Dungarpur Kingdom was established in the 12th century by Rawal Veer Singh, a descendant of the Sisodia clan of Mewar.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Dungarpur Kingdom merge with the Kingdom of Mewar?

  1. 1842

  2. 1857

  3. 1871

  4. 1889
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The Dungarpur Kingdom merged with the Kingdom of Mewar in 1842.

Multiple choice

Which period in Indian history is known as the Vedic Age?

  1. 1500 BCE - 1000 BCE

  2. 1000 BCE - 500 BCE

  3. 500 BCE - 200 BCE

  4. 200 BCE - 100 CE
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The Vedic Age is a period in Indian history that lasted from around 1500 BCE to 1000 BCE. It is named after the Vedas, a collection of sacred texts that were composed during this period.

Multiple choice

When did the Delhi Sultanate come to an end?

  1. 1206 CE

  2. 1398 CE

  3. 1526 CE

  4. 1605 CE
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The Delhi Sultanate, a series of Muslim dynasties that ruled over much of North India, came to an end in 1526 CE with the defeat of Ibrahim Lodi by Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire.