Later Mughals v1.c6.s14.9

v1.c6.s14.9

To show how little the Rajputs trusted the solemn promises made to them that they would be treated well, I may quote the fact mentioned by Kamwar Khan, the historian, who was present in the retinue of Prince Rafi-ush-shan. Beyond the four Princes and the great nobles there was no one else with the Emperor at the time. Kamwar Khan, while the interview was proceeding, saw that all the hills and plains round them were full of Rajputs. There were several thousand men on camels hidden in the hollows of the hills. On each camel rode two or even three men, fully armed with matchlock or bow and arrows. Evidently they were prepared to sell their lives dearly in defence of their chieftains, if there was any attempt at treachery.