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Historical Event on 1/17/1601

Akbar, after eight month's siege, entered Asirgarh one of the strongest forts in India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/18/1972First Indian Book Fair was organised by National Book Trust in New Delhi.
12/14/1998The Government introduces the controversial Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha.
8/18/1957Tilak Raj was appointed the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed his office for four years till 6th September, 1961.
5/28/1965Fire and explosion at Dhori mine in Dhanbad, India kills 400.
12/30/1953The Untouchability (Offences) Bill published in the Gazette of India.
8/16/1965Indian troops cross Kashmir line, seizes two Pakistani outposts.
4/1/1995The Airports Authority of India (AAI) formed by the merger of IAAI and NAA. AAI manages five international airports, 87 domestic airports and 28 civil enclaves.
9/23/1996Sitaram Kesri elected provisional president of Congress (I).
8/17/199220 members of the Janata Dal led by Ajit Singh break away from the parent body seeking separate seats in the Lok Sabha.
8/1/1931Bhairabh Ganguly, cricket test umpire for 5 tests from 1981-85, was born at Bengal.