 Hastinapur is annexed to the British Presidency of Marabar (an allusion to the "Marabar Hills," which figure prominently in "A Passage to India").The people of Hastinapur are milling in the streets, threatening revolt.There is a rumour that Gangaji will address a rally at the Bibighar Gardens (an allusion to the "Bibighar," which figures prominently in "A Jewel in the Crown").