26-August-1303
Alauddin Khilji captured Chittorhgarh after defeating Rana Bhim Singh. Before the capture, Padmini, the beautiful queen along with several hundred females, had sacrificed herself in fire (Jouhar Pratha). This whole battle was fought due to Padmini. 26-August-1852
Bombay Association was established. 26-August-1874
Ishwar Sharan Munshi, politician and philosopher, was born. 26-August-1909
Dr.Moti Chandra, great historian, was born. 26-August-1914
Bengali revolutionaries looted 46,000 bullet ammunition and pistols from Calcutta Port for their revolutionary activities. 26-August-1927
Second Radio Centre was started in Calcutta. 26-August-1947
Nawab of Bhopal announced accession of the Bhopal state to the Indian Dominion. 26-August-1949
Social Democratic Party led