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In the year 1821, Rajah Rayadappa received the following communication from the then Collector and Agent to the Governor of Madras : —
"To
- Rajah Saheb Meharbax Dostan Rajah
- Rayadappa Ranga-Rao Bahadur.
"Sir,
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"For your information, we have herewith enclosed an abstract of the Regulations now in the course of preparation. The chief object of these Regulations is to guarantee to the holders of the ancient zemindaries the permanent enjoyment of the estates and of the customary privileges in vogue in their estates, and thereby to enable them to maintain their ancient prestige.
"You are aware of the contingent consequences of the present bad system of manage-
