He appropriated for the State much of the personal fortunes of the princes, but found it harder to curtail the power of land-owners who had extensive contacts with the more conservative elements in his Congress Party.
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He had an easy time of taking money from land-owners in contact with his Congress Party, but couldn't get his hands on the fortunes of individual princes.
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