Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c29.t2.84

v2.c29.t2.84

Chuhras, Thoris.—Chuhras, Thoris, are actually castes of robbers:¹ the former, from the Lakhi Jungle; the latter, from Mewar. Most of the chieftains have a few in their pay, entertained for the most desperate services. The Bahaduran chief has expelled all his Rajputs, and retains only Chuhras and Thoris. The Chuhras are highly esteemed for fidelity, and the barriers and portals throughout this tract are in their custody. They enjoy a very singular perquisite, which would go far to prove their being the aborigines of the country; namely, a fee of four copper coins on every dead subject, when the funeral ceremonies are over.