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Anonymous 1883. Shikar of Maharajah of Dhurbanga. Times of India 20 April 1883.

Shikar of Maharajah of Dhurbanga

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Location India Subject Distribution Species Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis)

The shikar party of HH the Maharajah of Durbhanga came to an end on the last day of last month, the sportsmen engaged in it accounting for 1740 head of game, amongst which were 7 tigers, 2 rhinoceri, 1 leopard, 47 buffaloes, 285 pig, and 499 deer - a not insignificant bag.

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