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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
7/8/1991L.K. Advani recognised as the leader of the Opposition of BJP in the 10th Lok Sabha.
2/11/1996Wills World Cup Cricket inaugurated at Calcutta.
12/7/1997Leander Paes awarded 'The Sportstar' award.
5/27/1948The trial of nine men accused of assassination of Gandhi before a special court judge at the Red Fort. The trial ended on 30th Dec.
9/10/1918Muslim riots break out in Calcutta.
2/17/1992S. V. Sheshadri, sports journalist, passed away.
9/19/1933Sunit Francis Rodrigues, former Chief Army General, was born.
12/11/1986The United Nations Children's fund (UNICEF) completes 40 years of work on behalf of children (11-12-86).
11/30/1995G. Umapati, filmmaker, died.
11/30/1995Vasco De Gama, Portuguese navigator who discovered India, died in Cochin.