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Historical Event on 9/9/1812
The first paper currency was issued by the Bank of Bengal. The notes of this bank were later printed by Perkins, Heath & Co. in England. They can be distinguished into at least 10 different types. They were issued in a wide range of denominations from Rs. 10 to Rs. 1000.

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6/18/1991	Congress emerges as the largest party in Lok Sabha polls though short of an absolute majority.
7/8/1958	Lord Canning declared that since peace was established, it is better known as end of Indian Mutiny, 1857.

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