Jacob Diamond
May 16, 2026 ·
A 184.75-carat diamond · 46 lakh rupee deal · Security deposit of 23 lakhs · High-profile criminal trial · Political intrigue · The diamond that beca…
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The Deccan Times and Gagging Regulations - 1891
May 16, 2026 ·
Founded 1864 · Published at 155, James Street, Secunderabad · Weekly journal · A "check on the rashness" of officials · Suppressed under th…
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Job Solomon - Publisher of The Hyderabad Record
May 16, 2026 ·
Publisher of The Hyderabad Record (c. 1886–1891) · Criticized Lord Dufferin's anti-Congress views · Suppressed by the Nizam's government in 1…
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Hyderabad Standstill Agreement - Nov 29, 1947
May 16, 2026 ·
Signed 29 November 1947 · Negotiated by V.P. Menon · Intended to maintain status quo for one year · Broken by the Nizam through foreign intrigue, par…
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