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Historical Event on 7/20/1991

Chithira Tirunal Bala Rama Varma, former Maharaja of Travancore, passed away at the age of 78 years after a brief illness. His term as the descendant of the Chera dynasty saw many progressive reforms in the field of legislation, education and many more. He was hailed as ""Ashoka the second"", and Gandhiji parised him as a ""Historical wonder"".

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8/15/1950Indian Constitution goes into effect.
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8/6/1996Property Tax was passed.
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10/24/1997Kerala bans ragging in educational institutions by an ordinance.
2/8/1985P. K. Kaul was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 22-08-1986.
11/14/1969Jawaharlal Nehru University inaugurated in New Delhi.
4/29/1909Tukdoji Maharaj, social reformer, modern Saint and poet, was born at Yavli in Amravati district, Maharashtra.