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deprived of the diamonds in their possession. Twenty-three 
elephants besides were taken.” 
“ As reward I made Ibrahim a commander of 4000, 4000 horse, 
and gave him the title of Fath-jang , and promoted all others that 
had shewn courage on the occasion to suitable posts.” 
“ The district is now subject to me. All diamonds found in the 
river are forwarded to court. Only a few days ago, a diamond 
arrived which had a value of 50,000 rupees, and I hope many more 
will be added to my store of jewels.” 
The diamond river alluded to is the Sank (spelt Soanlc by Ren- 
nel, and Sunk on our maps). 
Col. Dalton kindly sent me the following extracts from a history 
of the Maharajahs of Chutia Nagpur, of which he possesses a MS. 
copy ; but the names of Madhu Singh and Lak’hmi are not given 
among the names of the Rajahs. Durjan Sal is mentioned as 
the 45th Rajah. Col. Dalton says : 
“The 44th Rajah was Bairi Sal. He went to Dihli, and 
accompanied the emperor Muhammad Shah (?) in various expedi¬ 
tions of his against new countries. Having broken the chain of 
an elephant (an exhibition of strength, I suppose), he by this 
exploit and other means pleased the emperor, who was also made 
acquainted with the history of Maharajah Phani Mukuta; and he 
rewarded Bairi for his good services with dresses of honour and 
valuable gifts. Parganah Sherg’hati was also conferred on him, 
after which Bairi dwelt at Doisa, where he constructed a suitable 
residence, and died after a reign of fourteen years.” 
“ The 45th king was Maharajah Durjan Sal. In consequence 
of his having failed for several years to pay his tribute to Dihli, 
Nawab Ibrahim Khan came from that city with 2000 cavalry and 
other troops. Durjan Sal was defeated, captured, and thrown 
into prison. He offered as ransom jewels, gold, and silver, to the 
value of 84 krors of rupees, but the Nawab f ahib would not 
release him. The Rajah and his offering were taken to Dihli, 
where he was again fettered and sent to Grwaliar Fort, and kept 
in durance for twelve years, Other Rajahs were imprisoned in 
the same place.” 
“ It happened that from some place two diamonds were brought 
