Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c18.66

v1.c18.66

Third class is that of Gol² holding lands chiefly under five thousand rupees, though by favour they may exceed this limit. They are generally the holders of separate villages and portions of land, and in former times they were the most useful class to the prince. They always attended on his person, and indeed formed his strength against any combination or opposition of the higher vassals.