Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c30.t2.181

v2.c30.t2.181

Maharāwal Gaj Singh, A.D. 1820-46.—Rawal Gaj Singh was fitted, from his years, his past seclusion, and the examples which had occurred before his eyes, to be the submissive pageant Salim Singh required. Isolated, in every sense, from intercourse with the rest of mankind, by the [271] policy of the minister, he had no community of sympathy with them, and no claim upon their aid. Surrounded by the creatures of Salim Singh, who, even to their daily dole, ascribe everything to this man’s favour, each word, each gesture, is watched and reported. The prince himself, his wives and family, are alike dependents on the minister’s bounty, often capriciously exercised. If he requires a horse, he must solicit it ; or if desirous of bestowing some recompense, he requests to be furnished with the means, and deems himself fortunate if he obtain a moiety of his suit.