January 14 Today in Indian History
Historical Events 1641 United East Indian Company conquers city of Malacca, 7,000 killed 1761 Third Battle of Panipat: In one of the largest battles of the century, the mostly Muslim Afghani Durrani Empire defeats the mostly Hindu Maratha Empire in Northern India. An estimated 60,000–70,000 were killed in the fighting and about 40,000 Maratha prisoners massacred afterwards. Agreement of Interest 1914 The Gandhi-Smuts Agreement is reached between Gen. J.C. Smuts and Mahatma Gandhi, regarding voluntary registration, poll tax, recognition of Indian marriages and other matters Pacifist and Spiritual Leader Mahatma Gandhi 1946 2 jetties collapse in Ganges, crushing 160 Hindu pilgrims 1949 Black and Indian race rebellion in Durban, South Africa; 142 die Historic Event 1989 1,000 muslims burn Salman Rushdies' "Satanic Verses" in Bradford, England Novelist Salman Rushdie 2011 Stampede near Sabarimala in Kerala, India kills 104 devotees and injures 100 more ...