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Historical Event on 10/31/1875
Vallabhbhai Zaverbhai Patel, 'Iron man of India', was born at Nadiad, Gujarat. He was also the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. His father had served in the army of the Rani of Jhansi against Britishers.
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| 3/22/1991 | Chautala sworn in as Haryana CM. |
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