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Historical Event on 11/13/1780

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, ""Lion of Punjab"", was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/24/1944Manmohan Singh, famous economist and Finance Minister of India, was born.
7/10/1992SROSS-C placed in orbit. Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2A), first indigenously-built satellite of second-generation INSAT series launched from Kourore. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service.
5/5/1903Former minister William Petty declares Persian Gulf a part of British dominion in India.
3/30/1990Constitution (64th) Amendment Bill to extend President's rule in Punjab collapses in Lok Sabha.
4/1/1995Open General Licence (OGL) list expanded from 43 to 75 as import of consumer goods liberalised.
2/4/1990Ernakulam was declared the first totally literate district in India.
6/21/1814Gilbert Aliat Minto, Governor General of East Indian Company, died.
8/6/1998SriKrishna Commission report was tabled by the Maharashtra government. It was rejected by the ruling alliance whom it heavily indicted.
6/10/1955Prakash Padukone, internationally famous Badminton player, was born.
7/22/1978Indira Gandhi charged with criminal misconduct during 1977 campaign.