The sudden withdrawal of the non-cooperation movement demoralized the Congress leaders and workers and led to a decline in political activities. But the appointment...

1863 On this day The Siege of Port Hudson began under the commandership of Nathaniel Banks. Port Hudson was considered an important installation for the South since...

Tangshan, China The Tangshan earthquake of 1976 was one of the deadliest earthquakes. It occurred on 28 July 1976 at 3:42 a.m. Beijing local time, and...

1378 Daud Shah assasinated Mujahid Shah to become the fourth Bahmani Sultan, but himself was murdered by a slave. 1399 Saint Kabir was born. 1498 Portuguese explorer Vasco de...

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Big Words - Small Words Precincts - Area, limits, bordersPurlieus - Boundaries, confines, enclosurerObviate - Prevent, prohibit, restrainPrelude - Beginning, preliminary, startsExordium - Introduction, preface,...

1588 A massive Spanish fleet, known as the “Invincible Armada,” set sail from Lisbon on a mission to secure control of the English Channel and...

26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, which lasted for 4 days beginning from 26th November 2008 till 29th November 2008, left 164...

Causes for the failure of 1857 Revolt : By July 1858, the revolt was completely suppressed. Following factors may be the reason for the failure of...

1772 Janoji Bhosle, warrior in Peshwa kingdom, passed away. 1775 Warren Hastings expressed doubt on hanging Nandkumar. 1872 Bertrand Russell, great philosopher, mathematician, author and Chairman of the Indian...

Although prior to the advent of the Turks painting in general was flourishing well, it practically vanished during Delhi Sultanate, however during the period...