talukdar

Updated: May 28, 2025

A special force was raised by the British conquerors, and placed under the command of Colonel Gardner, distinguished Mahratta officer. His exertions were completely successful, as far as the actual gangs then in operation were concerned; but unfortunately they were soon encouraged to renewed attempts by the countenance which they received from Hira Sing, another Jat Talukdar.

H. G. (Henry George) Keene - Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan