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Historical Event on 02/26/0320
Chandragupta I succeeded his father Ghatotkacha at Patliputra. He is known for establishing the Gupta dynasty. Gupta era begins.
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| 5/22/1936 | Lord Brabourne laid the foundation stone of Brabourne Stadium in Bombay. |
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| 3/31/1959 | Dalai Lama fled China & was granted political asylum in India. |
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| 1/1/1950 | Inauguration of National Chemical Laboratory at Mumbai. |
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