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which preceded the establishment of the Pax Britannica. An Indian

Rajah in order to secure his position would make an alliance with some Pindari chief and introduce a garrison of predatory warriors into his capital. It often happened, however, that the demands of the Pindari soldiers grew so exacting that the Rajah became nothing but a roi faineant, and was either extinguished altogether, or was only rescued by an insurrection among his subjects who combined to drive out the tyrannical soldiery. The analogy is worth the consideration of thoughtful Liberals.

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