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Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law. Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.

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Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law. Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.

Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, is a historic artificial lake located in Rajasthan, India. It was once the largest artificial lake in the world until the construction of the Aswan Dam in Egypt.

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Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, is a historic artificial lake located in Rajasthan, India. It was once the largest artificial lake in the world until the construction of the Aswan Dam in Egypt.

In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese sailor, found a sea route directly from Europe to India by going around Africa. After Vasco da Gama's discovery of the new sea route to India, other countries of Southeast Asia and China came on the trade radar.

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In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese sailor, found a sea route directly from Europe to India by going around Africa. After Vasco da Gama's discovery of the new sea route to India, other countries of Southeast Asia and China came on the trade radar.

Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed

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Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed

Tapti. The Tapti River (or Tapi) is a river in central India located to the south of the Narmada river that flows westwards before draining into the Arabian Sea.

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Tapti. The Tapti River (or Tapi) is a river in central India located to the south of the Narmada river that flows westwards before draining into the Arabian Sea.

The building was designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912–1913. The structure was built over a period of six years, starting in 1921 and culminating in 1927.

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The building was designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912–1913. The structure was built over a period of six years, starting in 1921 and culminating in 1927.

Nagaland

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Nagaland

Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

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Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India. His tenure lasted from 1858 to 1862. The Government of India Act of 1858 changed the name of the post of Governor-General of India to the Viceroy of India. The Viceroy of India was to be directly appointed by the British government. Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Indian Sepoy Mutiny in 1857.

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Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India. His tenure lasted from 1858 to 1862. The Government of India Act of 1858 changed the name of the post of Governor-General of India to the Viceroy of India. The Viceroy of India was to be directly appointed by the British government. Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Indian Sepoy Mutiny in 1857.

Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.

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Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.

Nagaland

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Nagaland