[2] During his lifetime, Maharaja Chandrakirti intimated the Government of India that his eldest son Surchandra should be recognised by the British as his successor.

The British political agent wanted that the guarantee regarding succession should be extended to the son of Surchandra also.

Under this commitment, the British Government was bound to punish anybody who tried to dethrone Maharaja Surchandra.

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