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 The Sanad, evidencing the bestowal of the above title, is a very important piece of document and its importance is greatly enhanced when it is considered that it emanated from a sovereign who was a confirmed hater of Hindus and who left no stone unturned to demolish their faith. It is in Persian and bears the Imperial Seal. An English translation thereof which has been certified to be correct by a good Persian scholar, Mr. Henry Beveridge late of the Indian Civil Service, is given below: —

Togra in Arabic.

Togra in Arabic.

Togra in Arabic.

Seal of the Emperor.

''As you have promoted the great interest of Government in getting possession of Parganas and making assessments thereof, and as you have performed with care whatever services were entrusted to you, you are entitled to reward. The Khelat of Punj Percha (five cloths i.e. dresses of honor) and the title of "Rajah Mahasai" are therefore given to you in recognition thereof, to be inherited by the eldest children of your family, generation after generation, without being objected to by any one. 10 Safar, 1090 Hijri.''