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161. When the administration of the States was taken over, the new Governments inherited cash balances and investments of the value of nearly Rs. 700 millions. During the settlement of the private properties, the Rulers gave up their claims to approximately another Rs. 46 millions. Other properties given up include palaces, buildings, stables, garages, shops, jewellery, fleets of motor-cars, aeroplanes, etc.

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