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5 November
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The Second Battle of Panipat was fought.
The Salt-Seller Who Almost Ruled India
On November 5, 1556, a stray arrow struck the eye of India's last major Hindu emperor, turning a certain victory into a catastrophic defeat. Discover the story of…
Read the storyKaran Thapar
Indian journalist, political analyst & commentator.
This date is in the wider Indian-history calendar but does not yet have a dedicated Curious Indian article.
Mars Orbiter Mission launched
India launched the Mars Orbiter Mission from Sriharikota.
This date is in the wider Indian-history calendar but does not yet have a dedicated Curious Indian article.