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Historical Event on 1/15/1656

Chhatrapati Shivaji conquered Javali state.

Other Historical Dates and Events
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2/3/1990Birsa Munda, freedom fighter and leader, was finally arrested in Chakradharpur forest.
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7/18/1946U.K. Parliament approves British Cabinet mission report on India but Churchill says that the mission went too far in offering India independence outside of the Commonwealth.
1/26/1960More medals for armed forces were instituted including the Vishisht Seva Medal (in the classes), Sainya Seva Medal, Videsh Seva Medal and Sena, Nao Sena and Vayu Sena Medals.
12/14/1953Vijay Amritraj, great Indian tennis player and actor (Octopussy), was born.
6/28/1921Sahityaratna P. V. Narsingh Rao, former Prime Minister of India, was born.
10/16/1976Jalgaon Radio Station started broadcasting.
1/15/1656Chhatrapati Shivaji conquered Javali state.