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Historical Event on 12/28/1688

Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb demolishes all temples (around 1,000) in Mathura. (During their reign, Muslim rulers had destroyed roughly 60,000 Hindu temples throughout India, constructing mosques on 3,000 sites).

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/28/1688Rana Sangram Singh, King of Mewad, fought Babur near Kanwa at Agra and lost the battle and died thereafter. He had vowed not to enter Chittogarh without a victory.
12/20/1978Riots in many Indian cities in protest against Indira Gandhi's imprisonment.
1/10/1616Sir Thomas Row, first English Ambassador, submitted his identification to Emperor Jahangir at Ajmer.
6/24/1991K. Karunakaran ministry assumes power in Kerala.
9/9/1997Pravin Thipsay becomes India's third chess Grand Master.
3/30/1923New financial measures come into force, including restoration of Salt Tax.
11/19/1985Lall Singh, cricketer (one Test for India 1932), passed away.
8/17/1911Y.R. Lokurkar, senior journalist, was born.
9/20/1928Narayan Guru ""Nanu"" of Kerala entered in maha Samadhi. His teachings are held in great reverence even today.
7/20/1903British to increase size of Royal Army in India.