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 Dictionary of Indian Biography D to F

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Date transcribed2011-03-01
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  Darbhanga    
First Name(s)  Lachmeswar Singh    
Titles  Maharaja Bahadur Sir    
Year of Birth  1856    
Year of Death  1898    
Entry  Elder son of Maharaja Maheswar Singh of Darbhanga : born 1856 : educated by an English tutor, Chester Macnaghten (q.v.) : occupied, as head of the Maithili Brahmins, a Hindu of Hindus, and the possessor of very large estates in Bihar, a very important position in Bihar and Bengal : sincerely devoted to religion : largely directed the management of his property and effected great improvements : made Maharaja Bahadur and K.C.I.E. : a Member of both the Legislative Councils of Bengal and the Governor-General : contributed handsomely to all objects of charity, medical aid, educational endowments and objects of general public utility : as President of the British Indian and other Landowners' Associations, his influence was chiefly felt in questions affecting landed property : died Dec. 17,     
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