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Historical Event on 03/08/1535

Bahadur Shah captured the fort of Chittor and then marched against the Mughal emperor.

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6/10/1955Prakash Padukone, internationally famous Badminton player, was born.
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5/8/1990A 255 kmph cyclone lashes Andhra Pradesh coast causing heavy losses to life and property.
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