As India gears up to celebrate its 65th Republic Day with US President Barack Obama as the honourary chief guest, let's take a glimpse back at the earlier dignitaries who visited the country on the auspicious 26 January.
President JB Tito of Yugoslavia as India's Republic Day chief guest in 1968.
President JB Tito of Yugoslavia at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 26 January, 1968.
President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania was India's chief guest on 26 January, 1971.
President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania greeted by Indian dignitaries at the Republic Day, 1971.
Prime Minister Sir S Ramgoolam of Mauritius was India's guest of honour in 1972.
Sir S Ramgoolam of Mauritius stands for India's national anthem on 26 January 1972.
