This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX The Settlement Of The Deccan 1818--1819 Elphinstone received his appointment as Commissioner for the settlement of the Deccan in January, 1818; but several months had to pass before civil authority was everywhere restored. During March and April he accompanied the force detached for the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX The Settlement Of The Deccan 1818--1819 Elphinstone received his appointment as Commissioner for the settlement of the Deccan in January, 1818; but several months had to pass before civil authority was everywhere restored. During March and April he accompanied the force detached for the capture of the hill-fortresses in the Ghats, some of which held out until bombarded. A pleasant interlude was the formal restoration of the Raja of Satara to the throne of Sivaji. Lord Hastings had left Elphinstone the choice of giving the Raja a sovereignty, or only &jagir. He adopted the former alternative, because he recognised the importance ' of leaving for part of the Peshwa's subjects a government which could afford them service in their own way.' The British District of Satara, which represents the State then constituted, has an area of 5000 square miles and a population of one million souls. Elphinstone was much attracted to the young prince, who did not fail to requite the good-will shown to him. 'March 4.... Visited the Raja. He kept up the forms of sovereignty, neither rising nor bowing; but in his language and manners was civil and compliant. He is about twenty; not handsome, but good-humoured and frank. His brothers have nearly the same character, with rather better looks. His mother is a fine old lady, who has been handsome, and has still very fine eyes. She has good manners, and, it is said, good abilities. The Raja's gratitude to General Smith, which seemed as unfeigned as his joy at his deliverance, was very engaging.' 'April 22 after the installation. The Raja gave me an entertainment in the evening; and after advice and good wishes I took leave, much interested in the brothers, whose concord, simplicity, and attachment to...
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