Storia do Mogor 238.1.1

238.1.1

Chevan (Chauhan), Pavar (Panwar), Badorie (Bhadauriyah), Bandare (? Bandhalgoti), Rambanci (Ram-bansi), Bach Gor (Bachhgaur), Botia (Bhurtiyah), Chandrahot (Chandrawat), Chasfadele (? Chandel), Benofal (Banaphar), Solancy (Solankhi), Saran Brancy (Surajbansi), Sumbanci (Sombansi), Jodo Bansy (Jadubansi), Metuvar. All these names are Hindu. The other rajahs' states, which remain unmentioned, are somewhat less powerful than these, and the other fifty are even less so than these last. Three of these rajahs became Mahomedans owing to the great promises made to them by Aurangzeb. But after they had been circumcised he seized their territories, and has given them the title of ' noble ' in his kingdom ; but with it he leaves [62] them very little to live upon. All that he has given them is some offices in his household. To one he gave the superintendence of the store-house (Almazem) — that is, the man who supervises the making of carpets for use in the royal household. Another he has placed over the goldsmiths and enamellers, who work at jewellery for the royal palace. The last received the appointment of charge over the perfumes and essences. This last man was a great friend of mine, and in secret was a drinker of wine. I have often heard his complaints, repenting of what he had done, saying he had turned himself into one of the king's slaves.