Ragman Rolls.
A series of documents recording the progress of Edward I through Scotland in 1296, with the names of the nobles and others who did homage to him.
Raid of the Redswear.
A border fight between the English and Scotch in 1575, arising out of a dispute at a meeting between the two Wardens of the Marches for the surrender of criminals who had crossed the border. It is the last border fight recorded.
Rail Splitter.
A nickname of Abraham Lincoln, who is said to have earned his living in 1830 by splitting rails.
Raipur Ghât, Treaty of.
A treaty signed in 1805 between the British and Holkar, by which the latter renounced all rights to territory north of the Chambul, and all his claims to Bundelcund and Poonah, while the East India Company agreed not to interfere with Holkar’s enjoyment of the territories he possessed to the south of the Chambul.
Rákóczy’s Rebellion.
A Magyar rising, headed by Rákóczy in 1704, against the Austrian domination. The war which ensued lasted over seven years, and was at last ended by the peace of Szatmar.