Previous Year Question
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
A.D. 622 - Beginning of Muslim Era
B.
B.C. 261 - Kalinga War
C.
A.D. 1709 - Death of Aurangzeb
D.
A.D. 78 - Beginning of Saka Era
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Aurangzeb died in 1707 CE, not in 1709 CE. Historical records of the Government of Maharashtra also place his death in 1707.
The other pairs correspond to commonly accepted dates: the conquest of Kalinga is placed in 261 BCE by NCERT; 622 CE marks the beginning of the Hijri era following Prophet Muhammad's migration to Medina; and the Saka Era begins in 78 CE.