Sentence examples for native ruler from inspiring English sources

The British withdrew in 1881 after many battles and uprisings, leaving the country in the hands of a native ruler.

The United States annexed Hawaii five years after playing a role in the overthrow of its native ruler in 1893.

Cecil newcomer Native Ruler comes here with a tall reputation, but inexperience could get him beaten and he is best watched against a few other unknown quantities.

Native Ruler (3.05), not disgraced when taking a massive step up in class to contest the Dante, should be much more competitive in Friday's King Edward VII Stakes.

From 1848 to 1856, for example, the governor-general pursued a "doctrine of lapse", taking charge of states whenever the native ruler died without an heir.

Early betting news from Paddy Power is that Native Ruler, a Henry Cecil-trainewcomeromer in the first race today, has been clipped from 25-1 to 20-1 for the Derby, though there's no mention of how much, if anything, was actually staked at the original price.

Almost as striking, it seems that certain native rulers were protecting the Thugs in return for a share of the spoils.

Native rulers were understandably upset to be caught in a struggle they never asked for, and kept pits full of man-eating insects.

He retained local native rulers, who in return accepted his suzerainty, paid annual tributes, and provided contingents for his army when required.

(India was the exception, where the British East India Company exploited an anarchic situation and allied itself with selected native rulers against others).

Baring's subsequent experiences in Egypt strengthened his views on the tyranny of native rulers and the need for reform by the British.