No. XVI
Warrant of the Chief of Bijolli to his Vassal, Gopaldas Saktawat.
Maharaja Mandhata to Saktawat Gopaldas, be it known.
At this time a daily fine of four rupees is in force against you. Eighty are now due; Ganga Ram having petitioned in your favour, forty of this will be remitted. Give a written declaration to this effect—that with a specified quota you will take the field; if not, you will stand the consequences.
Viz.: One good horse and one matchlock, with appurtenances complete, to serve at home and abroad (des pardes), and to run the country[[60]] with the Kher.
When the levy (kher) takes the field, Gopaldas must attend in person. Should he be from home, his retainers must attend, and they shall receive rations from the presence. Sawan sudi das (August 10) S. 1782.
No. XVII
Maharaja Udaikaran to the Saktawat Shambhu Singh. Be it known.
I had annexed Gura to the fisc, but now, from favour, restore it to you. Make it flourish, and serve me at home and abroad, with one horse, and one foot soldier.