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Rani Khet were much appreciated, and in these he made a saving of over half a lakh in the sanctioned estimates. In 1901 he was decorated with the title of Rai Sahib. His work at Shahjahanpur in connection with the Boer camp was also much appreciated and in 1902 he was given a “ Certificate of Honour " by the late Emperor Edward VII, and was subsequently awarded Coronation Medals too. In 1918 the title of “ Rai Bahadur" was conferred upon him as a mark of high distinction.. He was also the first Indian who was made Garrison Engineer of Fort William. This high post is generally filled up by the Royal Engineers.
After he reached the age of 55, the Government considering his services valuable was pleased to grant him extension for 5 years. Even when he was 60 his superior officers considered him fit and indispensable, and moved the Director General, Military Engineering Services in India for his further retension in service, but as he had no power to do so, he referred the matter to the Government of India who in their letter No. 13468/1 (M. W. 1) dated Simla the 6th September 1915 sanctioned his retention in Service until further orders. He ultimately retired from Government service in 1918 on his own accord, though his superior officers still desired that he should continue in service for sometime more
His father had given him certain instructions when he had entered service and the following are the three
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