Born on May 14, 1657, Sambhaji Maharaj was the valiant successor to Shivaji, leading the Maratha Empire after his father’s passing. Despite being captured and enduring relentless torture by Aurangzeb, Sambhaji remained firm in his commitment to Swaraj and refused to convert his religion. He sacrificed his life on March 11, 1689, earning the title of Dharamveer for his unwavering devotion. Sambhaji’s courage and strategic brilliance saw him win 120 battles, expanding and safeguarding the Maratha Empire in a remarkably short span.
May 14, 1657: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was born in Purandar Fort
After the death of Shivaji, Sambhaji became the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire
Sambhaji Maharaj fought 120 wars and did not fail in any of them
Sambhaji Maharaj was subjected to severe torture by Aurangzeb before his death
On May 14, 1925, a devastating event unfolded in Neemuchana village, Alwar. Farmers, protesting against unjust taxes imposed by Maharaja Jai Singh, faced brutal retaliation. The Alwar government, instead of addressing grievances, chose violence, sending military forces to crush the movement. In a tragic turn, bullets rained down on the peaceful protestors, leaving 250 Rajput farmers dead and the village ablaze. This atrocity, likened by Gandhi to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, remains etched in history as a symbol of resistance against oppression. Even today, bullet marks on Neemuchana’s walls serve as poignant reminders of the sacrifices made. Every year, on May 14th, the valor and sacrifice of those brave farmers are commemorated, ensuring their legacy endures.
May 14, 1925: Bullets were fired on farmers holding a meeting in Neemuchana village of Alwar
Gandhi called this incident the second Jallianwala massacre
250 Rajput farmers were killed in this incident, 40 Rajput farmers were taken captive by the British Army
On May 14, 2002, Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists launched a brutal attack on a Himachal Tourism bus in Kaluchak, Jammu and Kashmir. Wearing combat uniforms, the terrorists boarded the bus near Samba and mercilessly opened fire, killing the driver, conductor, and indiscriminately firing at passengers. Grenades were hurled at nearby vehicles, intensifying the devastation. This heinous act claimed the lives of 31 innocent people, including men, women, and children. The Indian Army swiftly responded, eliminating all three terrorists, who were identified as Pakistani nationals. The Kaluchak massacre stands as a grim reminder of the ongoing struggle against terrorism in the region.
May 14, 2002: Kaluchak massacre took place in Jammu and Kashmir
Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists attacked a bus and killed 31 people
The list of those killed in this attack included men, women and even children
Israel declared its independence on May 14, 1948, amidst a backdrop of regional tensions. Surrounded by adversaries, including recent conflicts with groups like Hamas, Israel has maintained its sovereignty since its inception. The territory was formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, later occupied by Britain, and eventually designated by the United Nations for partition into Jewish and Arab states in 1947. Despite immediate challenges, Israel emerged victorious in the face of joint Arab attacks shortly after declaring independence. The country’s democratic journey began with its first elections in 1949, electing David Ben Gurion as its inaugural Prime Minister.
May 14, 1948: Israel declared itself an independent nation
Israel is the only Jewish country in the world
The LTTE, or Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, is designated as a terrorist organization by India, the European Union, Canada, and the United States. It was banned in India after the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on May 21, 1991. Led by Prabhakaran, the LTTE sought to establish an independent Tamil state in northern and eastern Sri Lanka. The organization perpetrated acts of terrorism for nearly three decades before Prabhakaran was eliminated by the Sri Lankan Army in 2009.
May 14, 1992: India had banned the rebel organization LTTE of neighboring Sri Lanka
Velupillai Prabhakaran founded LTTE in 1976
Prabhakaran was killed by the Sri Lankan army in 2009
Mark Zuckerberg, born on May 14, 1984, in New York, is the renowned founder of Facebook. He launched the social media platform on February 4, 2004, while studying at Harvard University, initially naming it ‘The Facebook’. Its rapid growth saw it rebranded as Facebook. By the end of 2004, it boasted 1 billion users. Zuckerberg’s visionary leadership attracted significant investments, making him a billionaire at just 23. In 2021, Facebook Inc. rebranded as Meta, encompassing platforms like Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.
May 14, 1984: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was born in New York
Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook on February 4, 2004
Facebook became meta in 2021
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