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...princely states, Alwar and Bharatpur. The two Maharajas, suspected of encouraging extremists, were deposed. During communal riots last year, every Moslem in Alwar was either killed or driven out of the state. When Gandhi's death was announced, saffron-robed holy men had distributed sweets, shouting "Gandhi mar; bhagwa jhenda zindabad!" ("Gandhi is dead; long live the Hindu flag...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INDIA: At the Three Rivers | 2/23/1948 | See Source »

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