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Historical Event on 04/21/1526
Mughal conqueror Babur Shah (1483-1530) defeats Ibrahim Lodi II, the Lodi Sultan of Delhi, and captures Delhi and the Koh-i-noor diamond, in the First Battle of Panipat. He founded the Mughal dynasty in India (1526-1761), consolidated by his grandson Akbar.
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| 3/16/1998 | Sonia Gandhi is elected chairperson of the Congress(I) Parliamentary Party. |
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| 7/19/1763 | Mir Kasim was defeated in 'Katwa' battle by Britishers. |
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| 6/11/1995 | PM leaves for 4-day official visit to France. |
| 5/10/1910 | Robert Koch, nobel laureate, died of an heart attack. |
| 10/12/1993 | National Environment Council with PM as chairperson set up. |
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