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I welcome you all to “Today in History by Hranker.com”. Here, we will discuss some of the major events in the history of 12th of August, 223rd day of the year and 30th Thursday of 2021.
1) Today in 1919 Father of Indian Space programme Vikram Sarabhai was born.
He conducted Research at Cosmic rays at Indian institute of Science in Bangalore under Dr CV Raman. He was instrumental in establishing ISRO in 1969. He also set up India’s first rocket launching station at Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram.
2) Today in 1765 The English East India Company conferred Diwan rights over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha by Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
This paved the way for British expansion into India.Battle of Buxar ended with signing of Treaty of Allahabad in 1765. Tax exempt status was also restored to the company.
3) Today in 1868 Lord Chelmsford was born.
He was Viceroy of India from 1916 to 1921. He along with Edwin Montague implemented Montague Chelmsford Reforms that gave more autonomy to representative bodies in India.
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