[69]. Caravans of merchandise, whether on camels, bullocks, or in carts.
[70]. Caravans of bullocks, chiefly for the transport of grain and salt.
[71]. On this festival the muster of all the feudal retainers is taken by the Rana in person, and honorary dresses and dignities are bestowed.
[72]. This article had become especially necessary, as the inferior chiefs, particularly those of the third class, had amalgamated themselves with the head of their clans, to whom they had become more accountable than to their prince.
[73]. This alludes to the treaty which this chief had formed, as the ambassador of the Rana, with the British Government.
BOOK IV
ANNALS OF MEWĀR
CHAPTER 1
We now proceed to the history of the States of Rajputana, and shall commence with the Annals of Mewar, and its princes.