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When was the Bastille Prison Stormed and Why?

Here we will learn about the reason behind storming the Bastille Prison and its importance.

Answer: It was on 14th of july,1789 when the Bastille prison was stormed and it was stormed because of the need of gunpowder and weapons. There were 7 prisoners inside the prison and when the prison was stormed, the prisoners were released and the commander was killed. The building was completely demolished. The building housed a large amount of gunpowder and weapons.