Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c28.s1.t2.189

v2.c28.s1.t2.189

The ancient chief, Dip Singh, said: “I told you how it would be; but there is no retreat, and our business is to collect our friends.” The Kher, or ‘levy en masse,’ was proclaimed: Every Kachhwaha was commanded to repair to the great standard planted outside the capital. The home-clans came pouring in, and aid was obtained from the Haras of Bundi, the Jadons of Karauli, the Sesodias of Shahpura, the Khichis, and the Jats, until one hundred thousand men were formed beneath the castle of Amber. This formidable array proceeded, march after march, until they reached Gangwana, a village on the frontier of Marwar.⁴ Here they encamped, and, with all due courtesy, awaited the arrival of the ‘Fearless Lion.’