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Glossary

warrior - a person who fights in a battle or war

worthy - having qualities that deserve your respect, atten-
tion
compel - to force somebody to do something
regent - a person who rules a country because the king or
queen is too young, old, ill, etc.
diplomat - a person whose job is to represent his country in
a foreign country

ascend a throne - become king or queen
Bulbudder - Balbhadra(as British could not pronounce the
name Balabhadra, they called him Bulbudder)
conquer - overcome and take control of (a place or people)
by military force
invaded - (of an armed force) enter (a country or region) so
as to subjugate or occupy it
principalities - a state ruled by a prince
self-reliance - reliance on one’s own powers and resources
rather than those of others

Note to the teacher: Describe the qualities of a national figure to the students with examples of the
persons given in this chapter.

ExERCISES
ExERCISES

1. Who is your favourite national hero and why? Prepare a write-
up and present it to the class.

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