Surajah Dowlah
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On the following morning the main army, accompanied by Surajah Dowlah in person, debouched on the plains, and proceeded to spread itself round the threatened town.
From Athelstane Ford by Upward, Allen
I counted twenty-two in all, less than one-sixth of the number of those who had been promised the mercy of Surajah Dowlah on the evening of yesterday.
From Athelstane Ford by Upward, Allen
But as between Clive and Surajah Dowlah, the rule of the former was infinitely better.
From From Egypt to Japan by Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)
Seven years after that date, Calcutta was attacked suddenly by Surajah Dowlah, Nawab of Bengal.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 by Whymper, Frederick
Some of the dread and hatred which I had formerly felt for him was replaced by milder sentiments, and I could have found it in my heart to pity Surajah Dowlah.
From Athelstane Ford by Upward, Allen
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