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Page 9
... raised himself from a private condition , to the Subahdarry of Bengal . He
maintained an obstinate war with the Mahrattas , for the space of eight years ,
and was , after an obstinate struggle , obliged to cede to them the diftricts of
Kuttack .
... raised himself from a private condition , to the Subahdarry of Bengal . He
maintained an obstinate war with the Mahrattas , for the space of eight years ,
and was , after an obstinate struggle , obliged to cede to them the diftricts of
Kuttack .
Page 16
... no other thorn in " the side of Aurungzebe , than Sultan Shujah , who still
main56 tained himself in Bengal ; but he was at length forced to yield to the
power and fortune of his brother . " AMIR Kumla , by the numerous bodies of
troops that had ...
... no other thorn in " the side of Aurungzebe , than Sultan Shujah , who still
main56 tained himself in Bengal ; but he was at length forced to yield to the
power and fortune of his brother . " AMIR Kumla , by the numerous bodies of
troops that had ...
Page 18
I know not whether Sultan Shujah thought it unworthy of « himself , and too great
a condescension to visit this King ; or “ rather , whether , he feared , that being in
the power of their chief , his person might be seized on , for the purpose of ...
I know not whether Sultan Shujah thought it unworthy of « himself , and too great
a condescension to visit this King ; or “ rather , whether , he feared , that being in
the power of their chief , his person might be seized on , for the purpose of ...
Page 19
... or three hundred of his own own people , the “ remainder of those who
followed him from Bengal ; and with " this force he resolved to surprize the house
of the King , put his s family to the fword , and make himself sovereign of the
country .
... or three hundred of his own own people , the “ remainder of those who
followed him from Bengal ; and with " this force he resolved to surprize the house
of the King , put his s family to the fword , and make himself sovereign of the
country .
Page 20
It may be well imagined , that Sultan Shujah defended “ himself , with the most
obstinate courage . The number of Bar« barians that fell under his sword will
scarcely be credited but at length , overpowered by the multitude of his enemies ,
he ...
It may be well imagined , that Sultan Shujah defended “ himself , with the most
obstinate courage . The number of Bar« barians that fell under his sword will
scarcely be credited but at length , overpowered by the multitude of his enemies ,
he ...
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| Title | A Journey From Bengal To England: Through The Northern Part Of India, Kashmire, Afghanistan, And Persia And Into Russia By The Caspian-See. In Two Volumes, Volume 1 A Journey From Bengal To England: Through The Northern Part Of India, Kashmire, Afghanistan, And Persia And Into Russia By The Caspian-See. In Two Volumes, George Forster |
| Author | George Forster |
| Publisher | Faulder, 1798 |
| Original from | the Bavarian State Library |
| Digitized | 9 Mar 2010 |
| Length | 315 pages |
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