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During the later part of his rule, however, there were allegations of financial corruption coupled with mismanagement and the affairs of the Raj were in shambles. The
British administrator took over the complete management of Burdwan Raj and Bijoy Chand was deprived of management from the years
218:. He risked his life to save that of Sir Andrew Fraser, lieutenant-governor of Bengal, when an attempt to assassinate him was made by Indian nationalists on 7 November 1908. In return for his loyalty to the British, he was honoured with the title of K.C.I.E. and
420:. His reign which began in 1887 and lasted till 1941, was the longest in history of Bardhaman Raj. He left behind two sons Uday Chand and Abhay Chand and two daughters, thereby ending the long history adoptions for succession in Burdwan Raj. His elder son
353:(tenancy) system in which the ownership of land would vest with the ryot (tenant) and the land revenue payable by him could be revised periodically. The recommendations could not be implemented because of differences in the Fazlul Huq ministry.
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He was also noted for his philanthropy, especially in field of education and health welfare. For example, in 1908, he donated Rs. 40,000/- towards construction of hostel and other facilities for Ranchi Arts
College,
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from 1909 to 1912. He was associated with the state administration in subsequent years and Member of
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today and stands at junction of
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In 1902, he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers to the throne of
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Komagata maru, a challenge to colonialism: key documents by
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were coming to an end. It was this realisation that led
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The Voyage of the Komagata Maru: The Sikh Challenge to Canada's Colour Bar By Hugh Johnston
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in 1897 to maintain an armed force of 600 people and 41 cannons.
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32:Maharajadhiraja Bahadur Sir Bijay Chand Mahtab
956:Dramatists and playwrights from British India
262:, where Burdwan Raj also held large estates.
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