The Institutes of Akbar 91.5

91.5

Between them there is another chain, which is passed over the head and tied to the kaléwah; and below, crossways, there are four iron spikes ending in a curve, and adorned with knobs. The Qutás are attached here. At their lower end, there are three other chains similarly arranged. Besides, four other chains are attached to the knob; two of them, like the first, end in a knob, whilst the remaining two are tied to the tusks. To this knob again three chains are attached, two of which are tied round about the trunk, the middle one hanging down. Qutás and daggers are attached to the former knobs, but the latter lies over the forehead. All this is partly for ornament, partly to frighten other animals. 21. The Pák’har is like an armour, and is made of steel; there are separate pieces for the head and the trunk. 22. The Gajzhamp is a covering put as an ornament above the pák'har. It looks grand. It is made of three folds of canvass, put together and sewn, broad ribbons being attached to the outside. 23. The Meg’hdambar is an awning, to shade the elephant driver, an invention by His Majesty. It also looks ornamental. 24. The Ranpiyálah is a fillet for the forehead, made of brocade or similar stuffs, from the hem of which nice ribbons and qutás hang down. 25. The Gateli consists of four links joined together, with three above them, and two others over the latter. It is attached to the feet of the elephant. Its sound is very effective.