1817 in India
Events in the year 1817 in India.
Events
- National income - ₹11,450 million
- 17 June - Gowri Parvati Bayi, regent of Travancore announces state funding for Education.
- November – Third Anglo-Maratha War begins and continues through to 1818.
- 26 November - Battle of Sitabuldi between Appa Saheb Bhonsle and East India Company.
- May - December - Paika Rebellion led by Bakshi Jagabandhu against the East India Company.
Law
Births
- 15 May – Debendranath Tagore, founder in 1848 of the Brahmo Religion.
- 17 October – Syed Ahmad Khan, founder in 1875 of the Aligarh Muslim University.