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Rh his early training and the great inheritance of his later years. Near them are two other graves, those of Manu's husband Mirza Salahuddin Mahomed Khan and of her father Agha Motaher. No fitting monument or inscription marked their graves for nearly a hundred years. It was only on the centenary of the foundation of the great Trust that a handsome canopy was erected over them as a fitting outward symbol of the affection and gratitude with which in spite of the lapse of time so many still regard their memory.

It is sad to turn from the noble and pious life of Haji Mahomed Mohsin to the meanness and treachery of those whom he had trusted. To Rajib Ali Khan and Shakir Ali Khan, he had given inumerable proofs of his friendship, lavishing his affection upon them in life and generously providing for them after his death. By the terms of the will, the administration of the Trust Fund, according to the conditions laid down, was left entirely in their hands as Mutwallis. The income from the property was to be divided into nine shares. Three shares were to be devoted for ever to religious observances and the maintenance of the Imambara, four shares were to be devoted to non-religious charitable purposes to be chosen by the Mutwallis for the time being, while the remaining two shares were to be their personal property. The two Mutwallis nominated by Mahomed Mohsin were to be allowed to appoint