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Historical Event on 1/26/1957

Ashok Omprakash Malhotra, cricketer (Indian batsman in 7 Tests 1982-84), was born in Amritsar.

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10/31/1876Akbar captured Ahmednagar.
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12/9/1873Lord Northbrook, Viceroy and Governor General of India laid the foundation stone of the building.
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