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Historical Event on 5/17/1857

Bahadhur Shah II declared as the emperor of India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
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10/28/1998Ghulam Ahmed, former Indian cricket captain, died in Hyderabad.
7/5/1970Indian ship capsized in Krishna River in eastern India claiming 150 lives.
9/27/1989The second test launching of India's surface-to-surface missile, 'Prithvi', from Sri Harikota was successful.
4/8/1759British troops chase French out of Masulipatam, India.
4/16/1980Delhi beat Bombay by 240 runs to win Ranji Trophy final.
3/11/1994The Supreme Court upholds sacking of BJP Governments; Balasaheb Deoras quits as RSS Chief; Rajendra Singh alias Rajju Bhaiya to succeed.
8/14/1947Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania was appinted as the Chief Justice of India. He was in this office till 05/11/1951.