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Historical Event on 04/18/1336
The famous Vijaynagar Hindu Empire established (1336-1565-1646), Deccan region of South India is founded. European visitors are overwhelmed by the wealth and advancement of its 17-square-mile capital.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
9/4/1825 | Dadabhai Naoroji, first Indian in British parliament and merchant, was born at Navsari, Gujarat. He coined the word 'Swaraj'. |
11/30/1986 | Sikhs hijack bus, killing 24 at Punjab. |
11/5/1998 | India and Pakistan agree to continue their talks on the Tulbul navigator project on the Jhelum in Kashmir, despite differences over various provisions of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960. |
6/23/1661 | Princess Catherine of Portugal wed King of England Charles II. Portugal gave island of Mumbai to England as present. The British got Bombay as dowry from Portugal. |
4/3/1994 | S.Bangarappa, former CM, launches his Karnataka Congress Party. |
6/17/1996 | Balasahab Devras, Sarsangha Chalak of Rashtriya Sawyamsewak Sangh, died. |
3/22/1942 | Both Congress and Muslim League refused Cripps Mission offer. Congress adopts Quit India Resolution. Cripps Commission came to India which was preceded by Sir Stephard Crips to find out a political formula for transfer of power to Indians. |
5/22/1993 | Karnataka special task force guns down Veerappan's brother and righthand man Arjunan. |
1/4/1889 | Judge M. Patanjali Sastri, Chief Justice of India, was born. |
4/9/1783 | Tipu Sultan drives out English from Bednoor, India. |
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