24 January in Hindu history
24 January 1757
Battle of Bobbili
Bobbili was a small Velama fort in the northern Andhra hills. Attacked by Bussy’s French troops and its old rival Vizianagaram, its men chose death over surrender, and the story became the most famous of Telugu ballads.
24 January 1857
University of Calcutta founded
The University of Calcutta is founded; the universities of Bombay and Madras follow the same year.