Administrative System of the Marathas c22.s1.14

c22.s1.14

"At a little distance I halted, and the Colonel went on. A carpet was spread on the plain: the deputation alighted, and after a few minutes, I advanced. We met on the carpet. Each person was presented separately to me by the Colonel, and embraced; we then seated ourselves without chairs on cushions." *Voyages and Travels*, by George, Viscount Valentia, London, 1811, Vol. II, p. 102.