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Historical Event on 1/12/1708

Shahu was crowned as the Maratha ruler. Shahu, son of Sambhaji, entered Satara and released Aurangzeb's son Azam the previous year.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/25/1920Balraj Madhok was born.
2/15/1992Kesri Publications started the first Indian newspaper in `Brail' lipi (language).
8/10/2000Arjuna Ranatunga, former Sri Lankan cricket captain, retires from international cricket.
12/31/1996Gold import policy liberalised.
11/25/1990R. V. S. Perishastri, former Chief Election Commissioner of India, passed away.
7/11/1998The Government reduces customs duty on edible oils under the Open General Licence from 20 to 10 per cent.
2/1/1881Cambridge Missionaries founded St. Stephen's College in Delhi.
10/3/1831Britishers captured Mysore.
4/5/1987The centenary of Bombay Fire Brigade was celebrated. (CIVIC).
12/11/1906Mysore Gururaj Vijayasarathi, cricket Test umpire for 13 tests from 1951-60, was born in Karnataka.