Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c17.s2.23

v1.c17.s2.23

² Hindustan abounds with Brahmans, who make excellent soldiers, as far as bravery is a virtue; but our officers are cautious, from experience, of admitting too many into a troop or company, for they still retain their intriguing habits. I have seen nearly as many of the Brahmans as of military in some companies; a dangerous error [realized in the Great Mutiny].