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Historical Event on 5/17/1873

Hindi daily 'Bharat Mitra' started from Calcutta.

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8/18/1800Fort William College was established at Calcutta.
1/20/1817Ram Mohun Roy started Hindu College in Calcutta with the help of Justice H. East David Hare. This college was later renamed as the Presidency College.



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