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138 and equipped forces to fight side by side with the British regiments in case of need.*

The total cost of the Military Establishment was in 1321 Fasli (1912 A.D.), Rs. 52,34.272; and almost half of this money went to pay for the irregular troops, which are now out-of-date and almost useless.

The Regular Forces have several regimental bands, and the most important of them — H. H. the Nizam's band — is composed of string as well as wind instruments, and is conducted by an experienced bandmaster.

The hospitals and dispensaries for the troops I did not see, but I was told that an up-to-date military hospital "has been promised."

The pay of the troops varies from eight to fifteen rupees a month for the Regular Forces and the Imperial Service. Troops can add three rupees a month to their pay by good conduct. Most of the troops are stationed in or near the capital, but some are in the chief towns in the districts. The