Word: patna
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Dates: during 1921-1921
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Professor Horne left last fall from Patna, India, where he was Professor of Economics and Government in Patna University, to become a professor in the University. He is giving History 50, a half-course, on the History and Government of India...
...people accept their new system of government. A boycott of the representative councils was the first of their attempts to create trouble. The Extremists tried to prevent the formation of the councils by deceiving or terrorizing both the voters and the nominees. "In my own province of Patna," said Professor Horne, "it was extremely hard to get the men to register because they feared they were subjecting themselves to a greater taxation." Nevertheless, the elections took place and the councils were formed...