On This Day in Indian History: 19th August

On This Day in India: Here are some key events that have unfolded on August 19 in India’s history:

• Mughal Triumph in Ahmednagar

In 1600, Mughal Emperor Akbar captured the city of Ahmednagar. This victory marked a pivotal moment in the Mughal expansion in the nation.

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Escape from Agra

In 1666, the Maratha king, Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj executed a escape from the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s captivity.

• East India Company’s First Rupee Coin

In 1757, The first one-rupee coin was minted by the East India Company in Kolkata (then Calcutta) mint. This laid the foundation of standardized currency system in India.

• Birth of Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

On 19th August 1907, Renowned writer, literary historian, essayist, novelist, critic and scholar Hazari Prasad Dwivedi was born. Some of his notable works are ‘Banbhatt Ki Atmakatha’, ‘Punarnava’, ‘Anamdas Ka Potha’ and ‘Charu-chandra-Lekha’.

• Birth of Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma

On 19th August, 1918, the 9th President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma was born.

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