1853 in India

1853 in India

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1852 in India, other events of 1853, 1854 in India and the
Timeline of Indian history.

Events

*16 April - The first Indian train (popularly called Aag Gadi) steamed off from Bori Bunder to Thana a distance of 34km. The train was drawn by three engines and covered the 34km distance in 57 minutes.


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