Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v3.c41.s3.102
Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v3.c41.s3.102
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v3.c41.s3.102
¹ Dhūs is an expedient to hasten the compliance of a demand from a dependent. A party of horse proceeds to the township, and are commanded to receive so much per day till the exaction is complied with. If the dhūs is refused, it is considered tantamount to an appeal to arms. [Dhūsnā means ‘to butt like an ox,’ hence ‘to coerce.’]