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SINGH PRABHU NARAYAN: (1855-1931) Maharaja of Benares

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SINGH PRABHU NARAYAN: (1855-1931) Maharaja of Benares

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SINGH PRABHU NARAYAN: (1855-1931) Maharaja of Benares 1889-1931. An attractive L.S., Prabhu, one page, folio, n.p. (Benares), n.d., to Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught. The manuscript letter is written on stationery featuring an elegant gold printed border and states, in part, 'Allow me to seize this opportunity of conveying to your Royal Highness my sincere congratulations on the occasion of happy Christmas and the New Year's Day and I fervently pray to God that your Royal Highness with your illustrious consort Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Connaught may continue to enjoy many many happy returns of the same….'. With blank integral leaf (mounted to the verso). Accompanied by the original envelope, also featuring a gold printed border. Some very light staining and minor age wear, otherwise VG Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942) British Prince, son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Governor General of Canada 1911-16. The Prince performed various royal duties throughout his life which involved several visits to India.