Remembering January 14: Battles, Birthdays, and Milestones

The date 14 January holds significant historical importance, marking the anniversary of numerous influential events, births, and deaths throughout history. A notable event on this day was the Third Battle of Panipat, which occurred on 14 January 1761. This catastrophic battle saw the Afghan Durrani Empire triumph over the Maratha Empire in northern India, resulting in an estimated 60,000-70,000 fatalities. Furthermore, the aftermath was grim, with approximately 40,000 Maratha prisoners being massacred.

Key Historical Events and Birthdays on January 14

Here is the list of major events on January 14 over the years

YearEvents on January 14
1
14 January 1551Birth of Abu-al-Fazl ibn Mubarak, Wazir to Mughal Emperor Akbar.
2
14 January 1761Third Battle of Panipat: The Afghan Durrani Empire defeated the Maratha Empire, resulting in 60,000-70,000 fatalities and 40,000 Maratha prisoners massacred.
3
14 January 1898Birth of Maharaja Sir Sumer Singh KBE of Jodhpur.
4
14 January 1905Birth of Durga Khote, iconic Indian actress and a significant contributor to the Indian film industry.
5
14 January 1921Birth of Narayan Prasad Das ji, celebrated Swami of the Swaminarayan Sampraday.
6
14 January 1926Birth of Mahasweta Devi, renowned Indian writer and activist.
7
14 January 1937Birth of Sobhan Babu, acclaimed Telugu cinema actor.
8
14 January 1945Birth of Surjit Patar, distinguished Punjabi writer and poet.
9
14 January 1952Birth of Anandavalli, Malayalam actress and dubbing artist.
10
14 January 1960Birth of Hanumappa Muniyappa Reddy, Telugu cinema director and producer.
11
January 14, 1968Birth of Kulpreet Yadav, Indian fiction-thriller writer.
12
January 14, 1970Passing of Mathai Manjooran, Indian freedom fighter.
13
January 14, 1977Birth of Narain Karthikeyan, India's first Formula One driver.
14
January 14, 1991Passing of Chitragupta, celebrated music director in Hindi and Bhojpuri cinema.
15
14 January 2011Sabarimala stampede in Kerala: 104 devotees died, and over 100 were injured during a tragic incident.

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