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The record is made up of 5 folios. It was created in 29 Apr 1875. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Printed minute, produced by Thomas George Baring, Second Baron Northbrook, Viceroy of India summarising the transactions of the previous two years in Baroda which had resulted in the deposition of Mulhar Rao [Malharrao], Gaekwar of Baroda.

The minute is based on the findings of two separate Commissions, the first which submitted its report to the Government of India on 25 February 1874 was in regard to concerns over the financial and administrative conditions of the state of Baroda, the second which concluded in April 1875 was responsible for enquiring as to whether the Gaekwar had orchestrated the attempted poisoning of Colonel Robert Phayre, formerly Resident at Baroda and whether he was to be held responsible for the mismanagement of the state.

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5 folios
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Binding: The minute has been held together using string ties.

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English in Latin script
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British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.
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Unrestricted

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Mss Eur F126/88, ff 22-26

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29 Apr 1875 (CE, Gregorian)

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