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

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