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References

  1. "200th anniversary of Kerala's 'Magna Carta of education' marked in Delhi". The Indian Express. 18 June 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  2. Bakshi, S.R; Ralhan, O.P. (2007). Madhya Pradesh Through the Ages. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons. ISBN   978-81-7625-806-7.
  3. "200 years of Battle of Sitabuldee... when Appasaheb Bhonsle defied the British". The Times of India. 26 November 2017. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  4. "Paika rebellion to be included as 'case study' in history textbook: Minister". The Hindu. 2 December 2021. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 17 December 2023.

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