What Happened on August 29, 1947

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Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

B.R. Ambedkar is appointed chairman of the drafting committee for the Indian constitution

Jurist and Social Reformer B.R. Ambedkar
Jurist and Social Reformer
B.R. Ambedkar
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