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Historical Event on 10/21/1296

Alauddin Khalji conquered the throne of Delhi. In July declared himself as the Sultan.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/4/1937R. Surendranath, cricketer (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s), was born in Meerut.
5/27/1906Gandhiji writes to his brother Lakshimidas, stating his disinterestedness in worldly possessions.
1/9/1918Harprasad Nanda, famous Industrialist, was born.
4/2/1980S. S. Grewal was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 30-04-1981.
1/24/1996H.K.L. Bhagat, senior Congress politician and former minister, arrested in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riot case.
8/1/1992Narasimha Rao, PM, dedicates Vizag Steel Plant to the nation.
7/20/1955Suez Canal nationalised by Gamal Abdul Nassar.
8/3/1998India's most sophisticated medium range surface-to-air missile ''Akash'' was test-fired from the interim test range at Chandipur-on-sea.
7/15/1920Earthquake in Delhi.
3/15/1993Vinod Kambli scores 227 vs Zimbabwe. This was his second consecutive Test 200.