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प्रश्न
What decisions were given by Algu and Jumman as head Panch?
उत्तर
Algu told Jumman either to pay his aunt a monthly allowance or transfer her property to her. Jumman as head Panch gave the verdict that Sahu should pay Algu the price of the bullock
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Bassanio: To You, Antonio,
I owe the most, in money and in love;
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To unburden all my plots and purposes
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