INDIAN AFFAIRS
A MAHARAJA ABDICATES. DELHI, July 10. The Maharaja of Nebha has abdicated. it is understood that if he had not acted voluntarily he would have been deposed. A Government report indicates that there had been deliberate perversion by highlyplaced officials in the State of Nahba of the administration of justice tor the purpose of damaging the State of Patiala, including systematised attacks by means of intentionally fabricated cases and the deliberate conviction of innocent persons. The Maharaja of Nabha ignored official warning on the subject, and the Government concluded tfiaT he was countenancing these illegal proceedings. The Government hesitated to accept the abdication, but finally decided to take over the administration of Nabha forthwith, and the Mahajara abdicated in favour of his son, aged four. Ho undertakes to reside outside the State, pay substantial recompense to Patiala, and remain loyally obedient to the British Crown and the Government of India. .He will bo permitted to retain his title and will receive an allowance from the State.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18822, 12 July 1923, Page 9
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168INDIAN AFFAIRS Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18822, 12 July 1923, Page 9
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