Significant Events and Birthdays on March 26 in Indian History, Today in History

The 26th of March stands out in Indian history for multiple noteworthy events, spanning from pivotal political changes to the births and deaths of significant personalities. Among these events, the Chipko Movement's initiation in 1973 in Uttarakhand is particularly eminent. This environmental-protection movement marked a significant chapter in India's ecological activism, with local farmers standing against deforestation.

Historical Significance of March 26: Key Events

Here is the list of major events on March 26 over the years

	Year	Events
1	26 March, 1552	Guru Amar Das anointed as the third Sikh Guru.
2	26 March, 1907	Birth of Mahadevi Varma, renowned Hindi poet, freedom fighter, and educationist.
3	26 March, 1919	Birth of B.J. Khatal-Patil, senior Congressman from Maharashtra.
4	26 March 1923	Birth of Baba Hari Das, a spiritual leader and yoga guru.
5	26 March, 1931	New Delhi officially became the capital of British India, replacing Calcutta.
6	26 March, 1955	Birth of Avadhoot Shivanand, a spiritual guru.
7	26 March, 1962	Birth of Archana Puran Singh, Indian actress and television personality.
8	26 March, 1971	Independence of Bangladesh declared.
9	26 March, 1973	The Chipko Movement began in Uttarakhand to protest deforestation.
10	26 March, 1984	Birth of Shaheer Sheikh, Indian television actor.
11	26 March, 2006	Death of Anil Biswas, Indian politician.
12	26 March, 2013	Death of Sukumari, veteran Malayalam and Tamil film actress.