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Anagundh of which the shadow of royalty there, being afraid, bought 

 him off with a sum of monej^ On a subsequent reference to Delhi, 

 the ruler there disclaimed any knowledge of the transaction, and any 

 intention to disturb, the Hindu prince in the possession of his fief. 

 On learning this circumstance, the said Hindu ruler became greatly 

 incensed, and, wreaked his vengeance on all whom he could lay hold 

 of, that had been concerned in the plot, and imposition, practised upon 

 him. A list is given of the persons whom he put to death. 

 Note.— The document is uninjured. 



Section 3. Account of Hasiinavati or Delhi. 



This is a brief statement, commencing with the era of the CaJi ijuga, 

 and coming down to the time when the name was changed to Delhi, 

 with the mention of some kings. Salivahana and Bhoja-raja, are ad- 

 verted to, as distinct persons ; and, after the latter, Kailasa-raja, which 

 seems to be a titular name. 



Note. — The document does not appear to be of much consequence ; 

 and it remains uninjured. 



Section 4. Account of the arrival of Tippu Sultan, at Devanahalli. 



Avery short, and unfinished, paper; containing a memorandum of 

 some of Tippu's proceedings; but breaking off abruptly, and of no 

 value. 



Section 5. Account of a tobacco contract with Tippu Sultan. 



Notice of a farming transaction. Tippu leased out lands to cultiva- 

 tors of the tobacce plant, on certain conditions ; whereby he obtained 

 a considerable revenue. 



Section 6. Some account of the settlement of Tippu Sultan. 



According to this document an attempt was made to establish what is 

 now called the ryotwar system of cultivation, which failed ; so that 

 the system of mirasidars, or zemindars, was re-established. Some 



