Not even the face of this man, to whom the revenues of the Company, together with the estates, fortunes, reputations, and lives of the inhabitants of that country were delivered over, is known in those provinces.
Burke emphasizes the lack of accountability and recognition for those in power over India, highlighting the disconnect between rulers and the ruled.
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