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Historical Event on 3/8/1673

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj conquered the fort of Panhala.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/20/1959Tej Bahadur Sapru passed away.
3/15/1901Guru Hanuman was born at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. He was the pioneer and contributor of wrestling in India. He was bestowed with the Padamshri in 1983. His pupil Satpal and Kartar Singh won Gold Medals in Asian Games.
8/1/1957National Book Trust inaugurated.
5/9/1998Playback singer Talat Mehmood, 75, passed away in Mumbai.
1/18/1963Laxminarayn Sahu, litterateur, journalist and social reformer, passed away.
1/18/1963Chittorgarh Fort was captured by Mughal Emperor Akbar which was circled from outside since 20th October 1567. This victory was achieved with the help of Jaimal and Patta.
3/29/1952India enters into a war with Japan.
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9/20/1993First developmental launch of PSLV and Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS-1E) carried remote sensing payloads. Could not be placed in orbit.
6/25/2000India lifts the Asia Cup sub-junior hockey championship in Kuala Lumpur.