1851 in India

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Balaji Baji Rao</span> 8th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire (1720–1761)

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of Rajasthan</span> Brief history of the Indian state of Rajasthan

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bikaner State</span> Princely state of India

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chhota Udaipur State</span> Princely state of India

The Chhota Udaipur State or 'Princely State of Chhota Udaipur', was a princely state with its capital in Chhota Udaipur during the era of British India. The last ruler of Chhota Udaipur State signed the accession to join the Indian Union in 1948. Chhota Udaipur shares a history with Devgadh Baria and Rajpipla as one of the three princely states of eastern Gujarat.

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This list details events in the year 1838 in India. Major events include the Agra famine of 1837-38, and the founding of the Times of India on 3 November.

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