Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c20.s4.81

v1.c20.s4.81

On the banks of the Pichola, Partap and his chiefs had constructed a few huts ² (the site of the future palace of Udaipur), to protect them during the inclemency of the rains in the day of their distress. Prince Amra, forgetting the lowliness of the dwelling, a projecting bamboo of the roof caught the folds of his turban and dragged it off as he retired. A hasty emotion, which disclosed a varied feeling, was observed with pain by Partap, who thence adopted the opinion that his son would never withstand the hardships necessary to be endured in such a cause. “ These sheds,” said the dying prince, “ will give way to sumptuous dwellings, thus generating the love of ease ; and luxury with its concomitants will ensue, to which the independence of Mewar, which we have bled to maintain, will be sacrificed : and you, my chiefs, will follow the pernicious example.” They pledged themselves, and became guarantees for the prince, “ by the throne of Bappa Rawal,” that they would not permit mansions to be raised till Mewar had recovered her independence. The soul of Partap was satisfied, and with joy he expired.