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Historical Event on 1/5/1671

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured the 'Salher' fort from Mughals.

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12/31/1995Air Chief Marshal Satish Kumar Sareen PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC., became the Air Officer Commanding, Indian Air Force. He was in this office till 31/Dec/1998.
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