Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c17.s5.t2.162

v1.c17.s5.t2.162

We will conclude this brief sketch with Captain Macmurdo’s character of this race. “ The Kathi differs in some respects from the Rajput. He is more cruel in his disposition, but far exceeds him in the virtue of bravery ;³ and a character possessed of more energy than a Kathi does not exist. His size is considerably larger than common, often exceeding six feet. He is sometimes seen with light hair and blue-coloured eyes. His frame is athletic and bony, and particularly well adapted to his mode of life. His countenance is expressive, but of the worst kind, being harsh, and often destitute of a single mild feature.”⁴