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
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.