REVOLT BY RAJAH
FRICTION IN INDIAN STATE LONDON, April 24. A revolt has broken out in Sikar. a small feudatory State of Jaipur. The Maharaja of Jaipur, who mar ried "Ranji's" niece, decided to take with him on his forthcoming visit to England the Singhji of Sikar, who formerly was his heir-apparent.
The Rajah of Sikar protested unavailingly and lias collected thousands of armed men and has closed his gates. The Jaipur authorities are preparing to attack if the Rajah does noi change his mind.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19622, 4 May 1938, Page 5
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