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208 Mutiny and your munificent liberalities for the good of your people and district, the bestowal of such titular distinctions as these brings honour alike to the government and to yourself. You stand forward in this city as an example of loyal patriotism, you have shown in cases of danger and difficulty the reality and sincerity of that patriotism, and in times of peace and order you have proved that the responsibilities of wealth and lofty position have been rightly appreciated by you in the co-operation you have given to the advancement of every useful and good work. I congratulate you therefore in the presence of this large and distinguished audience upon your accession to a dignity so well merited: and I wish you sincerely many years of health and future usefulness in the enjoyment of the honour which the Viceroy of India has confered upon you."

On the occasion of his receiving the title of Nawab, his fellow-countrymen of Patna both Hindu and Muhammadan presented him with an address on the 17th of April 1883 which forms a splendid tribute from those amongst whom he had lived and worked. It ran—

"We, the undersigned residents of Patna, in presenting this address to you only give expression to the sincere feeling of pleasure and satisfaction which we experience in seeing you deservedly honoured. The benevolence which has distinguished your career has elicited from Government its due