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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.

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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.

Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.

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Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.

1891

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1891

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar probe and deep space mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on October 22, 2008. The spacecraft orbited the moon at a height of 100 km from the lunar surface until August 2009, mapping the moon's chemical, mineralogical, and photogeologic properties. The mission also included an impactor and a landing craft with a small solar-powered rover called Pragyan, which collected data on the moon's surface.

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Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar probe and deep space mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on October 22, 2008. The spacecraft orbited the moon at a height of 100 km from the lunar surface until August 2009, mapping the moon's chemical, mineralogical, and photogeologic properties. The mission also included an impactor and a landing craft with a small solar-powered rover called Pragyan, which collected data on the moon's surface.

Kanchipuram Sarees are a renowned type of silk saree, originating from the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. They are known for their intricate designs, rich colors, and high-quality silk.

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Kanchipuram Sarees are a renowned type of silk saree, originating from the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. They are known for their intricate designs, rich colors, and high-quality silk.

Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu

The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12, 1911. King George V, then emperor of India, made the announcement during the Delhi Durbar, a royal ceremony. The foundation of the new capital was laid during the ceremony. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India. Hardinge's explanation was that Calcutta was located in the extreme east so the capital should be centralized for betterment.

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The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12, 1911. King George V, then emperor of India, made the announcement during the Delhi Durbar, a royal ceremony. The foundation of the new capital was laid during the ceremony. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India. Hardinge's explanation was that Calcutta was located in the extreme east so the capital should be centralized for betterment.

Banawali, an archaeological site located in the Fatehabad district of Haryana, India, is a significant Indus Valley Civilization settlement. Among its numerous findings, a terracotta model of a plough (which creates furrows) stands out as crucial evidence for understanding the agricultural practices of the Harappan people. While a ploughed field with furrows has been discovered at Kalibangan, the actual clay model of the plough itself was found at Banawali, providing direct insight into the tools used for tilling the land during that ancient period.

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Banawali, an archaeological site located in the Fatehabad district of Haryana, India, is a significant Indus Valley Civilization settlement. Among its numerous findings, a terracotta model of a plough (which creates furrows) stands out as crucial evidence for understanding the agricultural practices of the Harappan people. While a ploughed field with furrows has been discovered at Kalibangan, the actual clay model of the plough itself was found at Banawali, providing direct insight into the tools used for tilling the land during that ancient period.

Bahadur Shah II, the last Mughal emperor, led the Indian rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or India's First War of Independence.

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Bahadur Shah II, the last Mughal emperor, led the Indian rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or India's First War of Independence.

Isaac Newton is widely credited with the discovery of gravity and formulated the laws of motion that bear his name.

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Isaac Newton is widely credited with the discovery of gravity and formulated the laws of motion that bear his name.

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.