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Date transcribed2011-01-01
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentNote that notables of Indian, Afghan, etc. origin do not always follow the alphabetical name pattern established by Buckland in his original work.

Surname  Mahtab Chand Rai    
First Name(s)  Adhiraj Bahadur    
Titles  Maharajah of Burdwan    
Year of Birth  1820    
Year of Death  1879    
Entry  Son of Maharaja Tej Chand Rai : born Nov. 17, 1820 : succeeded to the Burdwan Raj (which pays over 40 lakhs annually of Government Revenue), on April 16, 1832 : made Maharaja Adhiraj Bahadur, Aug. 30, 1833 : on Jan. 1, 1877, was granted a salute of 13 guns as a personal distinction, and the title of His Highness : appointed to the Governor- General's Legislative Council in 1864 : during the Sonthal rebellion of 1855, and in the mutiny, he helped Government greatly with transport, and by maintaining communications : established a college, schools, hospitals and dispensaries on his estates ; widely supported charities, and gave munificent contributions on occasions of epidemic fever, famines and calamities : encouraged literature and learning : though not always a strict observer of Hinduism, he maintained his numerous religious endowments and temples : while he did not seek popularity, he was highly respected by both Europeans and his countrymen, for his independence, high character and public spirit : died at Bhagalpur, Oct. 26, 1879.     
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