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| | Maharani Jind Kaur |
 | | he political history of Jind Kaur begins from that date Gradually, she assummed the role of a dejure regent to the minor Maharaja Both Hira Singh and his adviser, Pandit Jalla, did not allow her the courtesy and consideration she was entitled to. |
 | | Although neither of the charges against Jind Kaur could be substantiated on enquiry, she was removed to Sheikhupura in September 1847, and her allowance was reduced to Rs 48,000. |
 | | The British Government promptly confiscated her jewellery worth Rs 9,00,000 and stopped her pension At Kathmandu, the sudden appearance of the widow of Ranjit Singh was both unexpected and unwelcome, Yet Jung Bahadur, the prime minister, granted her asylum, mainly as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Maharaja Ranjit Singh. |
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