[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Travellers (1500–1858)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel) › [Histoire de la dernière révolution des États du Grand Mogol](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier) › [Travels in the Mogul Empire (Constable)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable) › 4.2.7 # Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 4.2.7 Travels in the Mogul Empire (Constable) 4.2.7 - **Language:** English ### [4.2.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.2.7) Under this head are comprehended the ragipous of Jesseingue and of Jessomseingue; to whom, and to several other Rajas, the Mogol grants large sums for the service of a certain number of their ragipous, to be kept always ready and at his disposal. Rajas bear an equal rank with the foreign and Mahometan Omrahs, whether employed in the army which the King retains at all times near his person, or in those stationed in the provinces. They are also generally subjected to the same regulations as the Omrahs, even to mounting guard; with this difference, however, that the Rajas never mount within a fortress, but invariably without the walls, under their own tents, not enduring the idea of being confined during four-and-twenty hours, and always refusing to enter any fortress unless well attended, and by men determined to sacrifice their lives for their leaders. This self-devotion has been sufficiently proved when attempts have been made to deal treacherously with a Raja. There are many reasons why the Mogol is obliged to retain Rajas in his service. First. Ragipous are not only excellent soldiers, but, as I have said, some Rajas can in any one day bring more than twenty thousand to the field. Second. They are necessary to keep in check such Rajas as are not in the Mogol's pay; to reduce to submission those who take up arms rather than pay tribute, or refuse to join the army when summoned by the Mogol. - [Previous: 4.2.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.2.6) - [Next: 4.2.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.2.8) - [Up: 4.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.2.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.2.7) · Pramāṇa