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Question

In 1882, the headquarters of the Theosophical Society was established in ______.

The correct answer is

Adyar

Explanation:

  • The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875 in New York by Madame Blavatsky and Colonel H.S. Olcott.
  • In 1882, the society relocated its headquarters to Adyar, near Chennai (Madras), India.
  • Adyar became the global center for Theosophical activities, promoting spiritualism, universal brotherhood, and Eastern philosophy.
  • The society played a key role in reviving Indian philosophical and spiritual traditions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (3) - Adyar.

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Important Questions from Medieval Indian History

  1. Who among the following fought the Mughal emperor Babur in 1527 at Khanwa?

  2. The First Battle of Panipat was fought in ________.

  3. In which of the following places did the Portuguese build their first fort in India?

    A. Cochin

    B. Goa

    C. Karaikal

    D. Bangalore

  4. Which famous temple in India was the target of multiple raids by Mahmud of Ghazni?

  5. The Mughal ruler Akbar was born in _________.

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