The Rajah is without authority, and even his name disused in the official instruments issued or taken by the manager.
Edmund Burke: “The Rajah is without authority, and even his name disused in the official instruments issued or taken by the manager.”
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Edmund Burke
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Burke notes the Rajah's lack of authority and the disuse of his name in official matters, indicating a breakdown in governance.
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