CHAPTER 1

Introduction—Existing condition of Rajasthan—General resemblance between the ancient systems of Asia and Europe—Noble origin of the Rajput race—Rathors of Marwar—Kachhwahas of Amber—Sesodias of Mewar—Gradation of ranks—Revenues and rights of the Crown—Barar—Khar Lakar 153

## CHAPTER 2 Legislative authority—Rozina—Military service—Inefficiency of this form of government 170

## CHAPTER 3 Feudal incidents—Duration of grants 184

## CHAPTER 4 Rakhwali—Servitude—Basai—Gola and Das—Private feuds and composition—Rajput Pardhans or Premiers 203

## CHAPTER 5 Adoption—Reflections upon the subjects treated 220

APPENDIX 228

## BOOK IV

ANNALS OF MEWAR

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