The Institutes of Akbar 91.3

91.3

9. The Kilaweh consists of a few twisted ropes, about one and a half yards long. ‘They are laid at the side of each other, without however being interwoven among themselves, the whole being about eight fingers broad.’ A ring is drawn through both ends of the ropes, and fastened where the throat of the elephant is: the elephant driver rests his feet in it, and thus sits firmly. Sometimes it is made of silk or leather. Others fix small pointed iron-spikes to the kalawah, which will prevent an unruly elephant from throwing down the driver by shaking its head. 10. The Dul’hí is a rope, five yards long, as thick as a stick. This they tie over the kalawah, to strengthen it. 11. The Kánár is a small pointed spike, half a yard long. This they likewise attach to the kalawah, and prick the elephant’s ears with it, in order to make the animal wild, or to urge it on. 12. The Dór is a thick rope passing from the tail to the throat. When properly tied, it is an ornament. They also catch hold of it, when the elephant makes an awkward movement. They also attach many other trappings to it. 13. The Gadelah, is a cushion put on the back of the elephant, below the dul’hí. It prevents galling, and is a source of comfort. 14. The Gudaut’h is a chain of brass. They attach it near the tail, which it prevents from getting injured by the dul’hí. It is also ornamental.