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- ↑ Tony Ballantyne (2007). Textures of the Sikh Past: New Historical Perspectives. Oxford University press. p. 97.
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- ↑ Tony Ballantyne (2007). Textures of the Sikh Past: New Historical Perspectives. Oxford University press. p. 97.
- ↑ Sir Jadunath Sarkar. Delhi affairs (1761-1788): (News-letters from Parasnis collection). Director of Archives, Government of Bombay. p. viii to x.
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