Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c20.s7.t1.95

v1.c20.s7.t1.95

¹ An autograph letter of this chief’s to the minister of the day I obtained, with other public documents, from the descendant of the Pancholi : “To Jaswant Rao Pancholi, Raj Rana Raghudeo writes. After compliments. I received your letter—from old times you have been my friend, and have ever maintained faith towards me, for I am of the loyal to the Rana’s house. I conceal nothing from you, therefore I write that my heart is averse to longer service, and it is my purpose in Asarh to go to Gaya.* When I mentioned this to the Rana, he sarcastically told me I might go to Dwarka.† If I stay, the Rana will restore the villages in my fief, as during the time of Jethji. My ancestors have performed good service, and I have served since I was fourteen. If the Darbar intends me any favour, this is the time.”