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Historical Event on 8/25/1917

The first significant step towards the Indianization of the Army was initiated when seven selected Indians, serving in the Army, were granted King's Commission in the Infantry and the Cavalry. Before the World War ended, two more Indians, who previously held temporary commissions, were granted King's Commission.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/25/1995India and South Africa sign three pacts to forge special ties.
1/25/1995Royal Charter forms the East India Company, setting in motion a process that ultimately results in the subjugation of India under British rule.
1/23/1664Shahaji Raje died in an accident.
3/8/1948Air India International was established for overseas services.
11/16/1988India gives full recognition to the state of Palestine.
9/29/1906Chhajju Ram, social worker and teacher, was born at Manawar, Chhamb.
4/3/1992Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), was formed.
1/5/1995Jitendra Prasad succeeds N.D. Tiwari as UPCC-I chief.
1/4/1881Publication of newspaper 'Kesri' started.
6/28/1787Sir Henry G W Smith, leader of British-Indian forces, was born.