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Rh proofs pass through his hands; he does not grudge the trouble of going through them carefully.

The Rajah Sahib is extremely kind to his ryots. He advances them money for purposes of cultivation. He makes large remissions during famine times, and hence they do not emigrate to other places in times of difficulty. Though he is said to be orthodox his views are very liberal. He is very loyal to the British Government, and is a friend of every one of the Collectors of the District. He is held in the highest estimation by his ryots, and is very popular with the general public.