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Object of the book—The Viceroy's visit to Cashmere—Position of the Maharaja bettered—The reparation done to him not enough—Position of the Paramount Power in India in connection with the Native States—Importance and utility of the Native States—Sympathy felt for them throughout the country—They afford careers to the people of the country—They are remnants of former political independence and landmarks of an ancient civilization—They patronise learned men and protect the indigenous arts, industries and manufactures— They are centres of self-government—Lord Lansdowne on Native States and self-government—Native States are pillars of the empire—Annexation policy of Lord Dalhousie—The services of the Native States during the Mutiny —Lord