Men and Events of My Time in IndiaJ. Murray, 1882 - 526 pages |
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... English reader . While I hope that my work contains much that will be pleasing to those concerned , I am confident that there is nothing to cause pain to any one . Those have been chosen for mention who from greatness in deed or in ...
... English reader . While I hope that my work contains much that will be pleasing to those concerned , I am confident that there is nothing to cause pain to any one . Those have been chosen for mention who from greatness in deed or in ...
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... English land- lords , had been long previously created in Bengal proper , and some adjacent provinces . Peasant proprietors had recently by a formal settlement been recognized in the North - western Provinces . The principle of fixing ...
... English land- lords , had been long previously created in Bengal proper , and some adjacent provinces . Peasant proprietors had recently by a formal settlement been recognized in the North - western Provinces . The principle of fixing ...
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... English model . The prisons have been for the most part rebuilt ; many of the new structures are planned and arranged in the approved English style , with the necessary adaptations for the eastern climate . Humane and enlightened ...
... English model . The prisons have been for the most part rebuilt ; many of the new structures are planned and arranged in the approved English style , with the necessary adaptations for the eastern climate . Humane and enlightened ...
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... English Crown , separately from the East India Company's courts , but now merged in the High Court . He had long been one of the legal luminaries who vindicated the character of English law , despite the disadvantages which beset its ...
... English Crown , separately from the East India Company's courts , but now merged in the High Court . He had long been one of the legal luminaries who vindicated the character of English law , despite the disadvantages which beset its ...
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... English community , official and non- official , regarding the state of the Government and the course of events . The late Governor - General Lord Ellenborough was remem- bered with warmth of admiration by some , but in a cold and ...
... English community , official and non- official , regarding the state of the Government and the course of events . The late Governor - General Lord Ellenborough was remem- bered with warmth of admiration by some , but in a cold and ...
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