Historical Events of March 22: From Janata Curfew to Nadir Shah's Massacre in Delhi:

On March 22, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a voluntary nationwide lockdown called the 'Janata Curfew'. This measure aimed to control the spread of COVID-19. Citizens were asked to stay indoors and, in the evening, expressed gratitude to health workers by clapping and banging utensils for five minutes.

1739: Nadir Shah Orders Massacre in Delhi

On this date in 1739, the Persian ruler Nadir Shah invaded India and defeated the Mughal army at Karnal. After entering Delhi, riots broke out, leading Nadir Shah to order a mass killing in retaliation. His troops executed civilians across parts of Old Delhi. The massacre is historically known as 'Kaatle Aam'.

Other Significant Events on March 22

1890: Ramchandra Chatterjee became the first Indian to parachute-land successfully.
1894: Birth of Surya Sen, leader of the Chittagong Uprising and a key figure in India's independence movement.
1942: Arrival of the Cripps Mission led by Sir Stafford Cripps; Japan’s forces entered Port Blair during WWII.
1947: Lord Mountbatten arrived as the last British Viceroy of India.
1964: Calcutta hosted India's first vintage car rally.
1969: Inauguration of Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited.
1977: Prime Minister Indira Gandhi resigned following Congress’s defeat after the Emergency period.
1993: The first official celebration of World Water Day took place.
2000: India launched the INSAT-3B satellite from Kourou, French Guiana.
2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Bhutan’s highest civilian honor, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo'.