Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v3.c43.17
Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v3.c43.17
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¹ The balahi or balaiti is the shepherd of the community, who drives the village flock to the common pasturage; and, besides his serana, has some trifling reward from every individual. It is his especial duty to prevent cattle-trespasses. [For a good account of allowances to village servants and menials see B. H. Baden-Powell, The Indian Village Community, 16 ff.]