Page:Instrument of Accession and Standstill Agreement of Manipur to Dominion of India.pdf/2

 S. Nothing in this Instrument affects the continuance of my sovereignty in and over this State, or, save as provided by or under this Instrument, the exercise of any powers, authority and rights now enjoyed by me as Ruler of this state or the validity of any law nt present in force in this state. 9. I hereby declare that I execute this Instrument on behalf of this State and that any reference in this Instrument to me or to the Ruler of the State is to be construed as including a reference to my heirs and successors. Given under my hand this ELEVENTH day of August, Nineteen hundred and forty seven. Such clamsia hilo Maharaja of Manipur. I do hereby accept this Instrument of Accession Dated this .....day of August, Nineteen hundred and forty seven. Manethalten di Ruma (Governor-General of India.) 3.SILY OV True copy obtained by Venkatesh Nayak/thewire.in © National Archives of India