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 Index of Indigo Planters - Behar 1908 - C

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Date transcribed2011-00-00
Transcribed byAlison Kilpatrick
CommentIndex of Indigo Planters in Bihar taken from "History of Behar Indigo Factories; Reminiscences of Bihar; Tirhoot
and its inhabitants of the past.". by Minden Wilson 1908.

Surname  Anderson    
Forename  John “Soojee”    
Chapter  Tirhoot and Its Inhabitants of the Past    
Sub-title  Biographical sketch: John Anderson    
Page nos.  278-279    
Description  An indigo planter in Bengal. Anderson was “nicknamed ‘Soojee’ because he lived principally on this flour.” Purchased Kumtoul Factory in 1856, and was there for many years. Anderson was “not a very successful indigo planter, being too easy going.” James Forlong got Anderson the management of the Durbhanga Raj, where he was much loved by the young Maharaja and his brother—“The late Maharaja eventually paid up a big debt due to Messrs. Begg, Dunlop and Co., and took over the factory and all landed property attached to the concern. The Maharaja also allowed Anderson a pension of Rs. 500 per annum.” Anderson retired to Dundee, where he lived for many years.    
Indexer Notes  (1) A Raj, or Ráj, was a kingdom, or the rule of an empire. (2) A Maharaja, or Mahárájá, was a supreme king, or a person deemed holy or of high rank. (3) Rs. is an abbreviation for Rupees.    
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Index of Indigo Planters in Bihar taken from "History of Behar Indigo Factories; Reminiscences of Bihar; Tirhoot
and its inhabitants of the past. History of Behar Light Horse
Volunteers". by Minden Wilson 1908.
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