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Historical Event on 11/05/1509

Don Francis-Di-Almeda of Portugal was succeeded as the Viceroy of Protuguese India by Affonso de Albuquerque, who is regarded as the real founder at Portuguese power in India.

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7/10/1964Bangalore University was established in Karnataka.
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