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- ↑ Jadunath Sarkar: A History of Jaipur 1503-1938, page 60-61
- ↑ pratap Charitra A History of Jaipur 1503-1938, page 60-61
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- ↑ M. N. Mathur, Battle of Haldighati, Page 2
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