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Historical Event on 4/21/1720

Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath passed away and was succeeded by his son Peshwa Baji Rao I. He was a great soldier and General.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/12/1779Garibdas, follower of Saint Kabir and founder of 'Garib Panth', died.
5/2/1954Ceylon Asian conference ends with plea for peace in Indo-China, end of atomic tests and condemnation of colonialism.
8/6/1965Indian troops invade Pakistan.
5/14/1994LTTE banned for the second time under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
2/12/1985Fire aboard M.V. Chidambaram, an Indian liner sailing from Singapore to Madras, killed 34 people.
7/22/1925Homi Jehangir Teleyarkhan, social worker, was born.
2/1/1964Judge Pralhad Balacharya Gajendragadkar became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 15.03.1966.
10/26/1891Padmabhushan Vaikunthbhai Mehta, famous Gandhian leader, was born.
10/5/1989Dalai Lama was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize (1989).
4/23/1774British Commander Colonel Chapman defeated Rohilla's army and captured Ruhelkhand.