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

Madras Regulation Act 1817 brings temples in Madras Presidency under East India Company.

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.