He was as much concerned about the future of the jagirdars as about the future of the tenants. There was certainly no sadistic socialism in his make-up. He felt that if the jagirdars were dispossessed without equitable compensation, their basis of livelihood would be gone and they would be ready recruits to the ranks of anti-social elements in the country. That is why he insisted that their lands should be taken only on payment of reasonable compensation for a limited period so that they might be able to adjust themselves. He was firmly of the opinion that the smaller jagirdars, who had
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