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What's so special about 26 August

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26 - August Sanskrit Language Day (Sanskrit Diwas). Shravan Purnima.

What Happened Today 26 August In Indian History , Today In Indian History

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26 - August - 1303 Alauddin Khilji captured Chittorhgarh after defeating Rana Bhim Singh. Before the capture, Padmini, the beautiful queen along with several hundred females, had sacrificed herself in fire (Jouhar Pratha). This whole battle was fought due to Padmini.
26 - August - 1852 Bombay Association was established.
26 - August - 1874 Ishwar Sharan Munshi, politician and philosopher, was born.
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