Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c28.s3.t1.127

v2.c28.s3.t1.127

Fairs.—There were two annual fairs in his country, Mundwa and Balotra ; the first chiefly for cattle. The merchandise of various countries was exposed [169] and purchased by the merchants of the adjoining States. It commenced with the month of Magh, and lasted during six weeks. The other was also for cattle of all kinds, horses, oxen, camels, and the merchandise enumerated amongst the imports and exports of Pali. Persons from all parts of India frequented them; but all these signs of prosperity are vanishing.¹