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singh usurped the Principality and assumed the power, rank and title of the Rajah. The interference of the British Government became necessary and indispensable, for the protection of rights of the Lawful Rajah, Maharaja Balwantsingh. Kour Doorjansal pretends unjustly that the Principality belongs to him on the ground, that it was the intention of the Rajah Rundheersingh to have adopted him as his son, but Rajah Rundheersingh did not actually adopt him, the alleged intention, whether it did or did not exist, cannot confer any just claim. The British Government has therefore called on Doorjansal to surrender the Principality of the Lawful Rajah and to retire on a suitable provision into the British Dominions under a Guarantee from the British Government for all his rights present or future. If he persists in opposition to these proposals, the British Government must perform its duty." (Sd.) C. T. METCALFE, Resident, Delhi Residency, 25 th November 1825.
