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10 January
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Sir Thomas Roe, emissary from the court of King James I of England, presents his credentials to…
Sir Thomas Roe, emissary from the court of King James I of England, presents his credentials to the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, in Ajmer Fort, thus opening the door to the British presence in India. Roe sailed in the Lyon under the command of captain Christopher Newport, best known for his role in the Virginia colonies.
This date is in the wider Indian-history calendar but does not yet have a dedicated Curious Indian article.
Tashkent Agreement: The Peace Treaty Shastri Signed Hours Before His Death
The war was over, but the tragedy had just begun. Hours after signing a peace treaty that promised a new beginning, India's Prime Minister was found dead in…
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