Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Dilip Mahalanabis Biography and Timeline

Follow Dilip Mahalanabis through 2 dated historical records for India.

Dilip Mahalanabis, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1966–1971Years on this page

1966

Oral Rehydration Research

Paediatrician · Calcutta · Science / Medicine

Dilip Mahalanabis begins research on oral rehydration therapy for treating dehydration caused by severe diarrhoeal disease.

1971

Oral Rehydration Therapy

Paediatrician · Bongaon · Science / Medicine

Dilip Mahalanabis uses oral rehydration solution extensively during a cholera outbreak among refugees, demonstrating its practical life-saving value.

Records, sources and methodology

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