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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Letter from Paris reports on events in Pondicherry, India, following the defeat of Nazir Jung and elevation of Muzaffar Jung to Golconda's throne. Muzaffar Jung generously rewarded French troops and officials, bringing riches and trade advantages via donations of Masulipatam and Divi Island.
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"By the last Ships arrived from India we have received a circumstantial Journal of all that has passed at Pondicherry, since the Defeat of the Nazir Jung, and the Elevation of Muzaffar Jung to the Throne of Golconda. This Journal comes down to the 15th of January last, and concludes thus:
Muzaffar Jung's Liberality extended to every one, during the short Stay he made here (Pondicherry): He gave 40,000 Rupees to our Troops, and assigned Pensions to the Principal Officers and Counsellors on the Revenues of the Province, the Churches and the Poor have also felt the Effects of his Generosity and Gratitude for the great Service done him by Mr. Dupleix. This Event has procured immense Riches to the Inhabitants of this City, and the Benefit of it will be felt there many Years. The Company's present Advantages, in Point of Trade, are solidly secured by the Donation of the City of Masulipatam, the Island of Divi, and their Dependencies."
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Pondicherry
Event Date
15th Of January Last
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muzaffar jung gave 40,000 rupees to french troops, assigned pensions to officers and counsellors, supported churches and poor; procured immense riches to pondicherry inhabitants; secured trade advantages via donation of masulipatam, divi island, and dependencies
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Following defeat of Nazir Jung and elevation of Muzaffar Jung to Golconda throne, journal details his liberality in Pondicherry: rewards to troops, pensions from province revenues, generosity to churches and poor in gratitude to Mr. Dupleix's service; event brings lasting riches and solidifies company's trade via territorial donations