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Historical Event on 3/12/1612

Usman Khan Lohani, son of Isa Khan, was defeated in the battle of Nekujyal. He died as the last independent ruler of Bengal.

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10/9/1968Olympic Games open in Mexico City.
7/14/1946India grants Siam a 20 year, 3 mil. credit to increase export of Siamese rice.
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1/25/1971Himachal Pradesh High Court was established at Shimla for Himachal Pradesh Territory.
8/18/1896Raghupati Sahay ""Firaq Gorakhpuri"", revolutionary Urdu poet, was born. He was honoured with the highest literary awards, including the Sahitya Academy Award in 1960 and Bharatiya Gyanpeeth Award in 1969. His notable works include ""Ruh-e-Kayenaat (Spirit of Universe, 1945)"" and ""Ramz-O-Kinayaat (Suggestion, 1946)"".
9/12/1905Anglo-Japanese treaty provides for Japan to help safeguard India at London.
1/14/1980Indira Gandhi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India. She held the office till she was assassinated on October 31, 1984.
3/11/1963First Railway Engine was produced by Chittaranjan Railway Factory.
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