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NER-VERUR. 291 time previously distrusted by the nobles of the State and by the people, and the change of Government was quietly acquiesced in by all classes. One result which the revolution is likely to produce is a thorough reform both in the internal administration and in the foreign policy of Nepál. The self-isolation which has hitherto closed the country to European travellers will possibly be abandoned. Ner.—Town in Khándesh District, Bombay Presidency; situated in lat. 20° 56' N., and long. 74° 3' E., on the southern or right bank of the Pánjhra river, 18 miles west of Dhulia. Population (1881) 2658. Ner was formerly an important Muhammadan town, and Muhammadan tombs still line the main road leading into it. Post-office, and engineer's bungalow. Ner (Parsopant). - Town in Wún District, Berar; situated north of Darwa, and about 18 miles to the north-west of Yeotmál, in lat. 20° 29' N., and long. 77° 55' E. Noted for its dyers, who here carry on a thriving trade. Weekly market, police station, registrar's office, and school. Population (1881) 3875; houses, 861. Nerbudda.—Division of the Central Provinces. See NARRADA. Nerbudda.–One of the great rivers of India.—Sce XARBADA. Neri (Viri).—Town in Warorá tahsil, Chándá District, Central Provinces ; situated in lat. 20° 28' x., and long. 79° 29' E., 5 miles eastsouth-east of Chimúr. The inhabitants are chiefly Maráthás. Population (1881) 3364, namely, Hindus, 3117; Muhammadans, 126; non-Hindu aborigines, 121. Neri consists of an old and a new town, with an extensive stretch of rice land between. There are manufactures of brass and copper utensils and cotton cloth for export; and a considerable trade is carried on in grain, groceries, and salt. The old town contains two ruined forts ; and an ancient temple, with pillars and carvings like those of the cave temples at Ajantá. Some graceful Panchal tombs, in which husband and wife lie side by side, are of later date. Neriad. — Town in Kaira District, Bombay Presidency. See NARIAD. Nerla. — Town in Walwá Sub-division, Sátára District, Bombay Presidency ; situated 4.4 iniles south by east of Sátára town, in lat. 17° 6'x., and long. 74° 15' E. Population (1881) 6807, namely, Hindus, 6605; Muhammadans, 142; and Jains, 60. Post-office, travellers' bungalow, vernacular school, and market. Ner Pinglai.—Town in Amráoti District, Berar. Population (1881) 6644, namely, Hindus, 5896; Nusalmáns, 600; and Jains, 148. Nerúr (Nerrúr). — Town in Karur táluk, Coimbatore District, Madras Presidency. Lat. 11° Ó' 15" N., long. 78° 11' 40" E. Population (1881) 5610 ; number of houses, 1288. Hindus number 5467; Christians, 118; and Muhammadans, 25.