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Historical Event on 2/20/1846

Duleep Singh was recognised as the ruler. British captured Lahore.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/8/199125 tonnes of gold moved to London from India to raise $ 200 million loan.
9/22/1789Office of Postmaster General is created under the Treasury Department.
9/22/1789Portuguese Catholics conquer Goa under Albuquerque, the then Governor, to serve as capital of their Asian maritime empire beginning conquest and exploitation of India by Europeans.
2/24/1996Naresh Chandra appointed India's ambassador to USA.
12/4/1924Gateway of India was inagurated by Lord Riding.
8/23/2000India, Japan unveil new global partnership and agree to start a formal security dialogue. Sanctions status quo on CTBT.
11/3/1945Temporary Octroi Mandal established.
10/18/2000Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Communications Minister, announces relief for phone users. New links to cost Rs. 2,000 in urban areas and Rs. 500 in rural areas.
1/31/1948Cities swept by riots in wake of Gandhi murder.
5/21/1930A raid of nationalists on salt works in Dharasana results in 630 casualties and the arrest of Mrs. Naidy, leader of the civil disobedience campaign.