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Historical Event on 9/12/1779

Garibdas, follower of Saint Kabir and founder of 'Garib Panth', died.

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7/24/1996Govt. decides to raise the ceiling on the maximum amount of retirement/death gratuity from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2.50 lakhs.
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8/8/1991India and Soviet Union extend their treaty of peace, friendship and co-operation for 20 more years.
11/15/1937Jayshankar Prasad, famous Hindi writer, died. His works include the epic (mahakavya) ""Kamayanee"" and plays ""Chandra Gupt"" and ""Ska
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6/11/1976Indira Gandhi and Brezhnev sign the Moscow Declaration of Friendship and Cooperation.
4/21/1720Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath passed away and was succeeded by his son Peshwa Baji Rao I. He was a great soldier and General.
1/23/1664Shahaji Raje died in an accident.
3/5/1851Geological Survey of India was established in Calcutta.
6/11/1946Viceroy interviewed Gandhiji, and mooted proposal of Coalition Government at Centre.