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... land , and their position ( except in the Ryotwar territories ) is unquestionably far more favourable under us than it was under other conquerors . But as regards general social rank there is no well - defined line between gentle and ...
... land , and their position ( except in the Ryotwar territories ) is unquestionably far more favourable under us than it was under other conquerors . But as regards general social rank there is no well - defined line between gentle and ...
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... land revenue system is a failure . But whose business is it to institute a new system ? No one does so . The fact is , that under the present constitution things will in each department , and each local division , go on as they are till ...
... land revenue system is a failure . But whose business is it to institute a new system ? No one does so . The fact is , that under the present constitution things will in each department , and each local division , go on as they are till ...
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... land ? An important question then arises at the outset , of which we must first dispose . Is the Gene- tion - Shall India ral Government of India to be really in India or in Eng- India or in England ? Are the minor pre- sidencies to be ...
... land ? An important question then arises at the outset , of which we must first dispose . Is the Gene- tion - Shall India ral Government of India to be really in India or in Eng- India or in England ? Are the minor pre- sidencies to be ...
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... land . Such an arrangement would go a very long way to promote an efficient understanding between the govern ments in India and at home . At present the evil is just , in a very much enhanced degree , that which would be felt by a ...
... land . Such an arrangement would go a very long way to promote an efficient understanding between the govern ments in India and at home . At present the evil is just , in a very much enhanced degree , that which would be felt by a ...
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... land revenue , or 501. sea customs , in India ; all who have held any considerable offices in the presidency towns ; all mer- chants , planters , & c . , of respectability . The servants of the Company are so numerous , that in such a ...
... land revenue , or 501. sea customs , in India ; all who have held any considerable offices in the presidency towns ; all mer- chants , planters , & c . , of respectability . The servants of the Company are so numerous , that in such a ...
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