Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, v. 1 of 3 / or the Central and Western Rajput States of India
by James Tod
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- ANNALS AND ANTIQUITIES OF RAJASTHAN
- PREFACE
- CONTENTS
- ILLUSTRATIONS
- INTRODUCTION
- PEDIGREE OF THE TOD FAMILY
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- AUTHOR’S INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRST VOLUME OF THE ORIGINAL EDITION
- AUTHOR’S INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE ORIGINAL EDITION
- BOOK I
- GEOGRAPHY OF RAJASTHAN OR RAJPUTANA
- Boundaries of Rajputana.
- The States of Rājputāna.
- History of Geographical Surveys.
- The Author’s Surveys.
- Survey Parties.
- The Author’s Map.
- Physiography of Rājputāna.
- The Aravalli Range.
- Views from the Aravalli Hills.
- Geology of the Aravallis.
- The Patār Plateau.
- The Mountain System of Central India.
- The Chambal River.
- The Western Desert.
- The Luni River.
- The Mirage.
- The Desert.
- BOOK II HISTORY OF THE RĀJPUT TRIBES
- CHAPTER 1
- The Purānas.
- Deluge Legend.
- Meru, Sumeru.
- CHAPTER 2
- Puranic Genealogies.
- Neglect of History by the Hindus.
- The Priestly Office.
- Relations of Rajputs with Brahmans.
- Dates of the Genealogies.
- The Herakles Legend.
- CHAPTER 3
- Princes of the Solar Line.
- Solar and Lunar Genealogies.
- Harischandra.
- Sagara.
- Ambarisha.
- Krishna.
- CHAPTER 4
- Ayodhya.
- Mithila.
- Other Kingdoms.
- Dwarka.
- Surpur.
- Hastinapura.
- Kanauj.
- Kalanjar.
- Kerala.
- Pandya.
- Chaul.
- Anga.
- Recapitulation.
- CHAPTER 5
- The Suryavansa or Solar Line.
- Chandravansa or the Lunar Line.
- The Pandava Family.
- The Asvamedha.
- Jarasandha.
- Chandragupta Maurya.
- Sunga, Kanva Dynasties.
- Recapitulation.
- CHAPTER 6
- Rajputs and Mongols.
- Mongol Origin.
- Mongol and Hindu Traditions.
- Scythian Traditions.
- The Scythian Descent of the Rajputs.
- Jāts and Getae.
- The Aswa.
- The Asvamedha.
- Personal Habits, Dress.
- Theogony.
- Religious Rites.
- Customs of War.
- Rajput Religion.
- Bards.
- War Chariots.
- Position of Women.
- Gaming.
- Omens, Auguries.
- Love of Strong Drink.
- Funeral Ceremonies.
- Sati.
- Cairns, Pillars.
- Worship of Arms. The Sword.
- Initiation to Arms.
- Asvamedha, the Horse Sacrifice.
- The Asvamedha Ceremonies.
- Sacred Trees.
- CHAPTER 7
- Solar and Lunar Races.
- Grahilot or Guhilot.
- Yadu, Yādava.
- Tuar, Tonwar, Tomara.
- Rāthor.
- Kachhwāha.
- Agnikulas, Pramāra.
- Chahuman or Chauhan.
- The Agnikunda Fire-pit.
- Chalukya or Solanki.
- Bāghels.
- Pratihāra or Parihāra.
- Chāwara or Chaura.
- Tāk or Takshak.
- Jat, Jāt.
- Hun or Hūn.
- Kāthi.
- Bāla.
- Jhāla Makwāna.
- Jethwa, Jaithwa, Kamāri.
- Sarwaiya or Sariaspa.
- Silār or Salār.
- Dabhi.
- Gaur.
- Dor or Doda.
- Gaharwār.
- Chandel.
- Bargūjar.
- Sengar.
- Sakarwāl.
- Bais.
- Dahia.
- Joiya, Johya.
- Mohil.
- Nikumbha.
- Rājpāli.
- Dahariya.
- Dahima.
- CHAPTER 8
- Distinctions between the Rājput States.
- Alliances with the British.
- BOOK III SKETCH OF A FEUDAL SYSTEM IN RĀJASTHĀN
- CHAPTER 1
- Feudalism in Rājasthān.
- The Tribal System.
- Influence of Muhammadans and Mahrattas.
- Origin of Feuds.
- Evidence from Mewar.
- Evidence from Inscriptions.
- Books of Grants.
- Noble Origin of the Rājput Race.
- The Rāthors of Mārwār.
- The Kachhwāhas of Amber.
- The Sesodias of Mewār.
- Pride of Ancestry.
- Armorial Bearings.
- The Tribal Palladium.
- Banners.
- Influence of Caste.
- Estates of Chief and Fiscal Land.
- Revenues and Rights of the Crown.
- Mines and Minerals.
- Barār.
- Khar-Lakar.
- CHAPTER 2
- Legislative Authority.
- Panchāyats.
- Rozīna.
- Military Service.
- Knight’s Fee or Single Horsemen.
- Limitations of Service.
- Escuage or Scutage.
- Inefficiency of this Form of Government.
- Rivalry of the Chondāwat and Saktāwat Sub-clans.
- Akbar’s Policy towards the Rājputs.
- Alliances between Moguls and Rājputs.
- Rājputs in the Imperial Service.
- Results of Feudalism.
- Employment of Mercenaries.
- General Duties of the Pattāwat, or Vassal Chief of Rājasthān.
- Obligations of a Vassal.
- CHAPTER 3
- Feudal Incidents.
- Relief.
- Fine paid on Succession.
- Renunciation of Reliefs.
- Fine of Alienation.
- Tenants of the Crown may Alienate.
- Escheats and Forfeitures.
- Aids.
- Wardship.
- Marriage.
- Duration of Grants.
- Classes of Landholders.
- Girāsia.
- Whether Resumable.
- Nobility: Introduction of Foreign Stocks.
- Kāla Pattas.
- Exogamy.
- Bhūmia, the Allodial Proprietor.
- Feudal Militia.
- Rajas of Banera and Shāhpura.
- Form and Substance of Grant.
- Division of Pattas, or Sub-infeudation.
- Provision for Chief’s Relations.
- Charsa.
- Brotherhood.
- CHAPTER 4
- Rakhwāli.
- Basāi, Slavery.
- Slavery due to Gambling.
- Private Feuds—Composition.
- Amargarh-Shāhpura Feud.
- Rajput Pardhans or Premiers.
- The Chief of Pokaran.
- Premiers in Kotah and Jaisalmer.
- CHAPTER 5
- Adoption.
- The Case of Deogarh.
- Reflections.
- Rajput Loyalty and Patriotism.
- Gallant Services to the Empire.
- APPENDIX
- No. I
- No. II
- No. III
- No. IV
- No. V
- No. VI
- No. VII
- No. VIII
- No. IX
- No. X
- No. XI
- No. XII
- No. XIII
- No. XIV
- No. XV
- No. XVI
- No. XVII
- No. XVIII
- No. XIX
- No. XX
- BOOK IV ANNALS OF MEWĀR
- CHAPTER 1
- Titles of Mewār Chiefs: descent from the Sun.
- Stability of Mewār State.
- Origin of the Rājputs.
- Sources of the History.
- Kanaksen.
- Titles of the Chiefs.
- Legend of Kanaksen.
- Invaders of Saurāshtra.
- The Fountain of the Sun.
- CHAPTER 2
- The Refugee Queen.
- The Legend of Goha.
- The Marriage of Bappa.
- Oghna Panarwa.
- The Question of Dates.
- CHAPTER 3
- Connexion of the Rānas with Persia.
- CHAPTER 4
- Samarsi, Samar Singh.
- Khumān I.
- The Muhammadan Invasion, A.D. 644-55.
- Mahmūd’s Invasion.
- Attack on Chitor.
- The Muster of the Clans.
- The Defeat of the Enemy.
- Khumān II.
- Bhartribhat III.
- CHAPTER 5
- Samar Singh, Samarsi: The Tuars of Delhi.
- Prithiraj.
- The Death of Samar Singh.
- Gallant Resistance of the Rājputs.
- Karan Singh I.: Ratan Singh.
- Rāhup.
- CHAPTER 6
- Lakhamsi: Lachhman Singh.
- Bhīm Singh: Padmini.
- The Siege of Chitor.
- The Johar.
- The Conquests of Alāu-d-dīn.
- The Flight of Rāna Ajai Singh.
- Mewār occupied by the Musalmāns: The Exploit of Hamīr.
- Rāna Hamīr Singh, A.D. 1301-64.
- The Inaugural Foray.
- Chitor under a Musalmān Garrison.
- Resistance of Hamīr Singh.
- The Recovery of Chitor.
- The Power of Rāna Hamīr Singh.
- Public Works.
- Kshetra or Khet Singh, A.D. 1364-82.
- Laksh Singh, A.D. 1382-97.
- CHAPTER 7
- Chonda renounces his Birthright.
- Rāna Mokala, A.D. 1397-1433.
- Rāthor Influence in Mewār.
- Raghudeva, the Mewār Hero.
- The Expulsion of the Rāthor Party.
- Death of Rāo Ranmall.
- The Revenge of Chonda.
- Harbuji Sānkhla.
- Mokal, A.D. 1397-1433.
- Lāl Bāi.
- Assassination of Rāna Mokal.
- Rāna Kūmbha, A.D. 1433-68.
- Suja and the Tiger.
- CHAPTER 8
- Rāna Kūmbha, A.D. 1433-68.
- The Tower of Victory.
- The Fortresses of Mewār.
- Temples.
- Mīra Bāi.
- The Assassination of Rāna Kūmbha, A.D. 1468.
- Rāna Uda, A.D. 1468-73.
- Banishment of the Chārans.
- Rāna Rāemall, A.D. 1473-1508.
- The Sons of Rāna Rāemall.
- Retirement of Sanga.
- The Adventures of Prithirāj.
- Prithirāj recalled.
- Interview between Prithirāj and Sūrajmall.
- Prithirāj poisoned: Death of Rāna Rāemall.
- CHAPTER 9
- The Administration and Wars of Rāna Sanga.
- Invasions from Central Asia.
- Character of Bābur.
- The Battle of Khānua, March 16, 1527.
- The Death of Rāna Sanga.
- Evils resulting from Polygamy.
- Appearance of Rāna Sanga.
- Rāna Ratan Singh II., A.D. 1527-31.
- Death of Rāna Ratan Singh.
- Rāna Bikramajīt, A.D. 1531-35.
- The Attack by Bahādur, Sultān of Gujarāt.
- Crowning of a New Rāna.
- The Johar.
- The Rākhi.
- Restoration of Bikramajīt.
- Death of Rāna Bikramajīt.
- CHAPTER 10
- Rāna Banbīr Singh, A.D. 1535-37.
- The Escape of Udai Singh, the Heir.
- The Boyhood of Udai Singh.
- Installation of Rāna Udai Singh, A.D. 1537-72.
- The Dauna, a Recognition of Legitimacy.
- Deposition of Rāna Banbīr Singh.
- Rāna Udai Singh, A.D. 1537-72.
- His Character.
- Birth of Akbar.
- Defeat and Flight of Humāyūn, A.D. 1540.
- Early Years of Akbar.
- Akbar’s Struggle for the Empire.
- Comparison of Akbar with Rāna Udai Singh.
- Akbar besieges Chitor, September, A.D. 1567.
- Jaimall and Patta.
- The Sin of the Capture of Chitor.
- Escape of Rāna Udai Singh: Foundation of Udaipur.
- Death of Rāna Udai Singh.
- Jagmall proclaimed Rāna.
- Jagmall deposed in favour of Rāna Partāp Singh.
- CHAPTER 11
- Rāna Partāp Singh, A.D. 1572-97.
- Rāna Partāp Singh resists the Moguls.
- The Vow of Rāna Partāp Singh.
- Akbar attacks Rāna Partāp Singh, A.D. 1576.
- Rāna Partāp Singh deserted by Rājput Princes.
- Rāja Mān Singh and Rāna Partāp Singh.
- Salīm’s Campaign, A.D. 1576.
- Battle of Haldīghāt or Gogūnda, June 18, 1576.
- The Escape of Rāna Partāp Singh.
- Siege of Kumbhalmer.
- Further Imperialist Advance.
- Submission of Rāna Partāp Singh.
- Rally of Rāna Partāp Singh.
- The Nauroza.
- Akbar and Rajput Ladies.
- Adventures of Rāna Partāp Singh.
- Mewār left in Peace by the Imperialists.
- The Last Days of Rāna Partāp.
- CHAPTER 12
- Rāna Amar Singh I., A.D. 1597-1620.
- The Administration of Rāna Amar Singh.
- Jahāngīr attacks Mewār.
- Chief of Salūmbar intervenes.
- Defeat of the Imperialists.
- Jahāngīr establishes Sagra as Rāna.
- Conquests of Rāna Amar Singh I.
- Sakta and the Saktāwats.
- Renewed Attack by Jahāngīr. Battle of Khāmnor.
- Treatment of the Rāna by Jahāngīr.
- Character of Rāna Amar Singh.
- CHAPTER 13
- Rāna Karan Singh II., A.D. 1620-28.
- Terms between Rāna Karan Singh and Jahāngīr.
- Sesodias in the Imperial Service.
- Revolt and Death of Bhīm Singh.
- Death of Rāna Karan Singh.
- Rāna Jagat Singh I., A.D. 1628-52.
- Erection of Buildings at Udaipur.
- Rāna Rāj Singh, A.D. 1652-80.
- Princes contemporary with Aurangzeb.
- Rāna Rāj Singh defies Aurangzeb.
- The Imposition of the Jizya or Capitation Tax.
- Letter of Remonstrance to Aurangzeb.
- Aurangzeb attacks Mewār.
- The Advance of Prince Akbar.
- Diversion made by the Rājputs.
- Plan to dethrone Aurangzeb.
- Overtures for Peace.
- Cruel Treatment of Rāja of Golkonda.
- The Rājsamund Lake.
- The Famine of A.D. 1662.
- CHAPTER 14
- Rāna Jai Singh, A.D. 1680-98.
- Treaty between Rāna Jai Singh and Aurangzeb.
- The Jaisamund Lake.
- Rana Jai Singh and his heir Amar Singh.
- Rebellion of Amar Singh.
- Rāna Amar Singh II., A.D. 1698-1710.
- Breach between the Rājputs and the Mughal Empire.
- Rājput Apostates.
- Shāh Alam Bahādur Shāh, Emperor, A.D. 1707-12.
- The Rise of the Sikhs.
- Sacrifice of the Right of Primogeniture.
- Farrukhsīyar, Emperor, A.D. 1712-19.
- Marriage of Farrukhsīyar: Grant to the British.
- The Jizya Reimposed.
- Rāna Amar Singh asserts Rājput Independence.
- Death of Rāna Amar Singh.
- CHAPTER 15
- Rāna Sangrām Singh II., A.D. 1710-34.
- Deposition of Farrukhsīyar: Nizāmu-l-mulk.
- Murder of Farrukhsīyar, May 16, 1719.
- Accession of Rafiu-d-darajāt.
- Accession of Roshan-Akhtar Muhammad Shah, A.D. 1719-48.
- The Policy of Mewār.
- Anecdotes of Rāna Sangrām Singh II.
- Rāna Jagat Singh II., A.D. 1734-51. Difficulties of Rājput Combination.
- League of Nizamu-l-mulk with Rājputs and Marāthas.
- Marātha Raids. The Campaign of Nādir Shāh.
- Plunder and Massacre at Delhi.
- Results to the Rājputs.
- The Coming of the Marāthas.
- The Rājput Coalition.
- Bājirāo visits Mewār. Negotiations with the Marāthas.
- Right of Primogeniture.
- Death of Rāna Jagat Singh II., A.D. 1751.
- CHAPTER 16
- Rāna Partāp Singh II., A.D. 1751-54.
- Rāna Rāj Singh II., A.D. 1754-61.
- Rāna ArsiArsi Singh II., A.D. 1761-73.
- Malhār Rāo Holkar invades Mewār. Famine, A.D. 1764.
- Civil War in Mewār. Revolt of Ratan Singh.
- Zālim Singh of Kotah.
- Battle at the Sipra, and Siege of Udaipur, A.D. 1769.
- Amar Chand, Minister of Mewār.
- Cessions made to Sindhia.
- Ratan Singh defeated.
- Assassination of Rāna Ari Singh, A.D. 1773.
- Rāna Hamīr Singh II., A.D. 1773-78.
- Outbreak of the Sindis.
- Revolt of the Chief of Begūn.
- Recapitulation.
- CHAPTER 17
- Rāna Bhīm Singh, A.D. 1778-1828.
- Feud of Chondāwats and Saktāwats.
- Battle of Lālsot, May 1787.
- Defeat of the Rājputs. Murder of Somji.
- Aid sought from Sindhia.
- Negotiations by Zālim Singh.
- Zālim Singh and Sindhia at Udaipur.
- Sindhia’s Instructions to Ambaji.
- Anarchy in Mewār.
- Death of Mahādaji Sindhia, January 12, 1794.
- Contest of Ambaji and Lakwa.
- George Thomas.
- Pillage in Mewār.
- Daulat Rāo Sindhia reduces Mewār.
- Lakwa Dāda Marātha Viceroy.
- Holkar defeated at Indore. Plunder of Nāthdwāra: image removed.
- The Inroad of Holkar.
- Mewār Quarrels.
- Holkar plunders Udaipur.
- Sindhia and Holkar in Mewār.
- Holkar saves Mewār from Sindhia.
- Holkar protects Mewār Interests.
- The Tragedy of Krishna Kunwāri.
- Battle of Parbatsar. Defeat of the Mārwār Forces.
- Nawāb Amīr Khān.
- The Tragedy of Krishna Kunwāri.
- Fate of the Murderers.
- Amīr Khan rewarded by the British.
- Ruin of Mewār by the Marāthas.
- Bāpu Sindhia Sūbahdār of Mewār.
- CHAPTER 18
- Degraded Condition of the Rājputs.
- Alliances with the British.
- Treaty with Mewār.
- Cession of Kumbhalmer.
- Arrival of the Author as Agent.
- The Palace at Udaipur.
- Political Divisions of Mewār.
- Desolation of Mewār.
- The Condition of Udaipur.
- Reorganization of the State.
- Form of Civil Government.
- Incapacity of the Rāna.
- Relations of the Rāna with his Nobles.
- Return of the Exiles.
- Attraction of Capital.
- Trade at Bhīlwāra.
- Reform of the Nobility.
- Negotiations with the Chiefs.
- Enforcement of the Treaty.
- The Case of Arja.
- Badnor and Amet.
- Hamīra of Badesar.
- The Case of Āmli.
- The Landed System.
- The Bhūmia.
- Occupiers’ Rights in the Land.
- Proprietary Rights in Land.
- Village Officials: the Patel.
- Modes of Collecting Rents.
- Improvement in the Condition of the People.
- Mines and Minerals.
- The Feudal Lands.
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