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Fourth Days of Proceedings Trail of Bahadur Shah - Petition of the Rajah of Ballabhgarh

Fourth Days of Proceedings Trail of Bahadur Shah - Petition of the Rajah of Ballabhgarh

Secret Papers

MARC-07042023-437

April 11, 2023 at 5:50:38 AM

National archives of India

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Fourth Days of Proceedings Trail of Bahadur Shah - Petition of the Rajah of Ballabhgarh

The National Archives of India is located at the intersection of Rajpath and Janpath Road

Foreign

May 21 , 1857

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Mutiny

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April 6, 2023 at 8:00:00 PM

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Mohammed Abdulkarim

English

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The Translation and Comment

 by 

 Mohammed Abdulkarim:

 of Original Document:


 

To—The  King   Shelter  of  the  World  

    RESPECTFULLY  SHEWETH,—That  by  Your  Majesty’s  order, the  protection  of  the  high  road  to  Delhi,  and  the  arrangements of  the  Police  Station  of  Bhadrapur,  had  been  assigned  to  your devoted  petitioner.  Nevertheless,  since  another  Police  Officer has  been appointed  by  Your  Majesty,  I  have,  agreeably  to your  orders,  dismissed  the  whole  ofthe  Establishment  of  the said  Police  Station,  and  have  installed  Your  Majesty’s  nominee. I  had  despatched  Kalandar  Bakhsh  Khan,  Risaldar,  with  some Cavalry  and  Infantry,  agreeably  to  Your  Majesty’s  orders,  to assist  in  the  arrangements;  but  when  they  arrived  at  the  gates of  Delhi,  they  were  prevented  entering  the  City;  and  the Guards  told  them  that  they  should  first  give  up  their  arms. Your  Majesty  knows,  that  a  Soldier’s  arms  are  his  decorations and  adornment,  and  his  remaining  in  attendance  without  them would  be  improper,  as  inconsistent  with  the  profession  of Soldiery.  They  therefore  returned,  and  have  temporarily  taken up  their  residence  in  the  Old  Fort.  Let  an  order,  therefore,  be issued,  that  these  men  may  come  before  your  Royal  presence; and  devoting  their  lives, may  zealously  engage  in  all  necessary and  becoming  services.  I,  who  am  your  ancient  servant, consider  that  obeying  your  commands  advances  my  dignity. ITlearn  fiom  the  Clerk  of  the  Bhadrapur  Police  Office,  and submit  the  same  for  your  information,  that  the  Police  Officer appointed  by  Your  Majesty  has  arrived.  (Prayers  for  the prosperity  ofthe  reign.)  Petition  of  the  slave  and  ancient servant,  Nahar  Singh  Bahadur,  Chief  of  Ballabhgarhs  Seal  of Rajah  Nahar  Singh  Bahadur.

 

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