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The Raja, the Rani, the Rajmata, the Yuvraj and the Yuvrani shall be entitled to all personal privileges enjoyed by them whether within or outside the territories of the State, immediately before the 15th day of August 1947.

The Dominion Government guarantees the succession, according to law and custom, to the gadi of the State and to the Raja's personal rights, privileges, dignities and titles.

In confirmation whereof Mullath Kadingi Vellodi Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of States has appended his signature on behalf and with the authority of the Governor-General of India and Raja Shrimant Yeshwantarao Rao Sahib, Hindu Rao Ghorpade, Raja of Sandur State has appended his signature on behalf of himself, his heirs and successors.

Dated 1st April 1949.