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1788 in India

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Historical records for India in 1788

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Blinding by Ghulam Qadir

Shah Alam II · Delhi · Mughal emperor · House / Mughal Empire

Shah Alam II is blinded by Ghulam Qadir during the Rohilla chief's violent occupation of the Mughal palace at Delhi.

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