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Historical Event on 11/16/1835
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. She was named Manikarnika and was called 'Manu'. (16 or19).
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| 11/22/1988 | Baba Amte wins U.N. Human Rights Award. |
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