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

What is the approximate time period during which the Kharoshthi script was in use?

  1. 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE

  2. 6th century BCE to 2nd century CE

  3. 1st century BCE to 5th century CE

  4. 4th century BCE to 6th century CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kharoshthi script was in use from around the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE, although its usage declined after the rise of the Gupta Empire.

Multiple choice

When was the Konark Sun Temple built?

  1. 12th Century

  2. 13th Century

  3. 14th Century

  4. 15th Century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Konark Sun Temple was constructed in the 13th century, during the reign of King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.

Multiple choice

In which century did Harivamsha live?

  1. 12th century

  2. 13th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 15th century
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Harivamsha lived in the 12th century.

Multiple choice

In which century BCE did the Kingdom of Pandya emerge?

  1. 4th

  2. 6th

  3. 8th

  4. 10th
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kingdom of Pandya emerged around the 6th century BCE.

Multiple choice

In which century CE did the Pandya Kingdom decline?

  1. 13th

  2. 14th

  3. 15th

  4. 16th
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pandya Kingdom declined in the 16th century CE.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Brahmagupta Siddhanta written?

  1. 598

  2. 628

  3. 668

  4. 708
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Brahmagupta Siddhanta was written in the year 628 CE.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate time period when Warli paintings originated?

  1. 10th century BCE

  2. 10th century CE

  3. 15th century CE

  4. 20th century CE
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Warli paintings are believed to have originated around the 10th century CE, with evidence suggesting their existence during the Chalukya dynasty.

Multiple choice

When was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed?

  1. June 7, 1494

  2. July 4, 1492

  3. August 12, 1492

  4. September 16, 1493
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Explanation

The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed on June 7, 1494.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate age of the Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro?

  1. 2500 BCE

  2. 1500 BCE

  3. 500 BCE

  4. 100 CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro is estimated to be around 2500 BCE, which makes it one of the oldest known examples of Indian terracotta sculpture.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate age of the Seated Buddha from Nalanda?

  1. 8th century CE

  2. 9th century CE

  3. 10th century CE

  4. 11th century CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Seated Buddha from Nalanda is estimated to be from the 8th century CE.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate age of the Seated Lakshmi from Hampi?

  1. 14th century CE

  2. 15th century CE

  3. 16th century CE

  4. 17th century CE
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Seated Lakshmi from Hampi is estimated to be from the 15th century CE.

Multiple choice

What was the approximate time period of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. 2500-1900 BCE

  2. 3300-2100 BCE

  3. 1800-1200 BCE

  4. 1000-500 BCE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between approximately 2500 and 1900 BCE.

Multiple choice

In which year did Muhammad Tughluq ascend to the throne?

  1. 1320

  2. 1325

  3. 1330

  4. 1335
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad Tughluq became the Sultan of Delhi in the year 1325 after the death of his father, Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate time period during which the Katyayana Sulba Sutra was composed?

  1. 800 BCE - 600 BCE

  2. 600 BCE - 400 BCE

  3. 400 BCE - 200 BCE

  4. 200 BCE - 0 CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Katyayana Sulba Sutra is believed to have been composed during the period of 800 BCE to 600 BCE, based on linguistic and historical analysis of the text.

Multiple choice

In which century did Nilakantha Somayaji live?

  1. 13th

  2. 14th

  3. 15th

  4. 16th
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nilakantha Somayaji lived in the 15th century.