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Historical Event on 10/17/1932

Rani Gaidinliu, freedom fighter, social reformer and political leader, was captured by the British army.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/16/1927Rail service started between India and Nepal.
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11/15/1991Import curbs on capital goods relaxed.
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2/19/1915Gopal Krishna Gokhale, social reformer, political leader and freedom fighter, passed away.
12/1/1985Rajiv Gandhi concludes the first official visit to Japan by an Indian Prime Minister at Tokyo.