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Historical Event on 6/30/1914

Mahatma Gandhi's first arrest during campaigning for Indian rights in S Africa.

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4/8/1674Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj honoured Hansaji Mohite with the degree of 'Hambirrao' and appointed him as Chief General of his Army.
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