Historical Dates and Events

Shah Jahan's reign experienced a devastating famine in 1630-1632, known as the Deccan Famine, which caused widespread suffering and approximately 7.4 million deaths. This calamity occurred despite the general prosperity of his reign and is well-documented in contemporary accounts.

The Government of India Act was passed on August 2, 1858, and came into effect on October 1, 1858, transferring power from the East India Company to the British Crown. This followed the 1857 revolt.

Timur (Tamerlane), the Turko-Mongol conqueror, invaded northwestern India in 1398. He sacked Delhi, massacred its inhabitants, and looted the city before withdrawing. This invasion weakened the Tughlaq dynasty and contributed to its eventual decline.

Alexander the Great invaded India in 326 BC, crossing the Indus River and defeating King Porus at the Battle of the Hydaspes. This event marked the easternmost point of his empire's expansion.

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The First Battle of Tarain took place in 1191. In this battle, the Chahamana king Prithviraj Chauhan defeated the invading Ghurid forces led by Muhammad Ghori.

The Calcutta Insurance Company was established in 1798, marking one of the earliest instances of insurance business in India. This was primarily focused on marine insurance during the British colonial era.

Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, in 1504. He moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506 to better control the warring factions of his empire and the trade routes of the region.

Alexander the Great began his invasion of the Indian subcontinent in 326 B.C. after his successful campaigns in Persia. He crossed the Indus River and fought a major battle against King Porus at the Hydaspes. His campaign ended shortly after when his army refused to advance further into India.

Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire, introduced the silver coin known as the Rupiya during his reign. The year 1542 is historically associated with his currency reforms that standardized the weight and purity of coins. This silver Rupiya became the precursor to the modern Indian Rupee.

The Saka era is an ancient Indian era that began in 78 AD, traditionally attributed to the ascension of the Kushana emperor Kanishka. It is the basis for the Indian National Calendar used by the Government of India. This era is widely used in historical inscriptions and traditional Hindu calendars.

The Saka era is a historical calendar era that is generally considered to have started in 78 A.D. with the coronation of Kanishka.

The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the forces of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and Maharana Pratap of Mewar in June 1576.

Bombay was given to the English King Charles II as part of the dowry when he married Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess, in 1661, and the transfer was formalized in 1662.