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Historical Event on 04/05/1581

Mahmud Gawan was appointed as Prime Minister, an office which he held till his execution.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/6/1947All India Congress Commitee accepted the division of country.
5/18/1945Bhagwat Subramaniam Chandrasekhar, cricketer (brilliant Indian leggie 1964-79), was born in Banglore. He received Arjun Award and Padmashree awards in 1972.
2/18/1899Jainarain Vyas, leader, freedom fighter and social reformer, was born at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He played a leading role in creating united Rajasthan by integration of various states of Rajputana. He was the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 1951 to 1954.
10/10/1896Jananayak Debeswar Sarmah, freedom fighter, architect and nationalist, was born at Jorhat, Assam.
7/9/1993Passport fees raised from Rs. 60 to Rs.300.
2/20/1993Government decides to form an Autonomous Council for the tribals within Assam to solve Bodo issue.
2/20/1993Sher Shah defeats Humayun near Buxar at Chausa and becomes emperor of Delhi.
2/21/1997Sonic Multani bags National snooker title in Mumbai.
5/10/1981The first day and night cricket match of India was played at the flood-lit ground of the Wilson College Gymkhana (Bombay).
8/9/1788Gulam Kadir removed the eyes of Shah Alam 2nd, King of Delhi with a knife.