A Collection Of Treaties, Engagements And Sanads : Relating To India And Neighbouring Countries (Vol - Iii)

A COLLECTION OF

TREATIES, ENGAGEMENTS

AND SANADS

RELA TI NG TO INDIA AND NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES

COMPILED BY

C. U. AITCHISON, B.C.S.

CNDER-SBCRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA IN THE FOREIGN DEPARTS

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VOL. Itfk

CONTAINING

THE TREATIES., &c., RELATING TO THE STATES

IN RAJPUTANA

Revised and continued up to the 1st June 1906 By tho Authoriptbf th> Foreign Department

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CONTENTS.

TREATIES, ENGAGEMENTS, and SANADS relating TO STATES in

RAJPUTANA.

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INTRODUCTION.1

I.-MEWAE AENOY.

(I) UDAIPUR [MEWAR],

NARRATIVE.9

TREATIES, etc,, No.

I.—Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with Maha- rana Bhim Singh of Udaipur, dated 13th January 181S . . . . . \ . 30

II.—Agreement with the Udaipur Darbar for the management of the Merwara villages for a further period of eight years, dated 7th March 1833 . . . . 32

III. —Kharita to the Maharana of Udaipur, regarding arrange¬

ments concluded in 1883 for the management of Mewar-Merwara, dated 16th October 1883 . 33

IV. —Kharita from the Maharana of Udaipur on the same

subject, dated 13th November 1883 ... 34

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharana of Udaipur.

dated nth March 1862 ..... 3S

, VI.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Maharana of

Udaipur, dated 16th December xg68 ... 36

VII.—Mewar Salt Agreement, dated 12th February >879 . 38

VIII.—Agreement supplementary to the Udaipur Extradition

Treaty of 1869, dated 19th July 1857 . .42

Feudatory Chiefs of Mewar —( p . 19).

IX.—Agreement mediated by Captain Todd between the Maharana of Udaipur and his nobles on the restoration of their lands, dated 4th May 1818 . . . 43

X.—Kaulnama negotiated by Captain Cobbc between the Maharana of Udaipur and his refractory nobles, dated

1827.44

XI.—Kaulnama negotiated by Major Robinson between the Maharana of Udaipur and his refractory nobles, dated ist February 1840 ...... 45

Additional Articles relating to the above . . 46

XII.—Kaulnama mediated by Colonel Robinson between the Maharana and his nobles for the observance in future of their respective obligations, dated 8 th February 1 845 ♦ * .. 47

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CONTENTS.

i.—MEWAR AGENCY— continued.

(I) UDAIPUR [MEWAR]— concluded.

TREATIES, etc,, No.

XIII. —Kaulnama negotiated by Sir Henry Lawrence between

the Maharana of Udaipur and his refractory nobles for the adjustment of their disputes, dated 1854

(II) DUNGARPUR.

NARRATIVE.

TREATIES, etc.. No.

XIV. —Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with Jaswant

Singh of Dungarpur, dated nth December 1818

XV.—Agreement of Raja Jaswant Singh of Dungarpur regard¬ ing the payment of his tribute, dated 29th January 1820 .........

XVI.—Engagement of Rawal Jaswant Singh regarding payment of a subsidy for the maintenance of a local corps, dated 13th January 1824

XVII.—Agreement of the Bhils of Limbarwara engaging to refrain from committing depredations, dated 12th May 1825 . . . . .

XVIII.—Agreement of Jaswant Singh on his resigning the admin¬ istration of Dungarpur, dated 2nd May 1825

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Chief of Dungarpur, dated nth March 1862 .....

XIX.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Chief of Dungar¬ pur, dated 7th March 1869 .

XX.—Agreement supplementary to the Dungarpur Extradition Treaty of 1869, dated 20th July 1887 .

(Ill) BANSWARA.

NARRATIVE.

TAEATIES, etc., No.

XXI.—Treaty of friendship and alliance with the Chief oi Banswara, dated 16th September 1818 .

Supplementary Article to the above Treaty, dated 16th September 1818 . . . . . .

XXII.—Treaty concluded with the Chief of Banswara regarding his tribute, dated 25th December 1818

XXIII.—Agreement of the Chief of Banswara regarding the arrears of his tribute, dated 15th February 1820 .

XXIV.—Further agreement of the Chief of Banswara regarding arrears of his tribute, dated nth February 1823 •

XXV.—Agreement of the Chief of Banswara for the payment of tribute and arrears, dated 9th June 1836

XVI.—Agreement of the Chief of Banswara engaging to pay a subsidy for the maintenance of a local force, dated 1824.

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Chief of Banswara, dated nth March 1862 ......

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I.—MEWAR AGENCY— concluded. Page

(III) BANSWARA — concluded.

TREATIES, etc., No,

XXVI.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Chief of

Banswara, dated 24th December 1S6S . . . 75

XXVII.—Agreement supplementary to the Banswai-a Extradition

Treaty of 1S68, dated 27th July 1887 . . . 77

XXVIII.—Translation of the list of 21 grievances submitted by the Banswara Jagirdars and of the orders of the Banswara Darbar thereon, dated 15th March 1S83 * • 78

Note added by the Darbar to above, dated 15th March 1SS3 ...... 80

Translation of Razinama filed in the Banswara Darbar by certain Jagirdars of the State, dated 15th March 1883.80

(IV) PARTABGARH.

NARRATIVE. 28

TREATIES, etc., No.

XXIX.—Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with the

Chief of Partabgarh, dated 25th November 1804 . 81

XXX.—Treaty concluded with the Chief of Partabgarh engaging to afford him British protection, dated 5th October 1818 $2

XXXI.—Agreement of the Chief of Partabgarh engaging to pay an annual subsidy for the maintenance of a local force, dated 9th December 1823 . . . . .85

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Chief of Partabgarh,

dated nth March 1862 . . . . -35

XXXII.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Chief of Partab¬ garh, dated 22nd December 1868 ... 86

XXXIII.—Agreement supplementary to the Partabgarh Extradi¬ tion Treaty of 1869, dated 29th August 1887 . 88

II.— JAIPUR AGENCY.

(I) JAIPUR.

NARRATIVE.89

TREATIES, etc., No.

XXXIV.—Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with the

Maharaja of Jaipur, dated 12th December 1803 . 102

XXXV.—Treaty entered into by the Maharaja of Jaipur engaging to pay an annual tribute to the British Government, dated 2nd April 1818 . . . . . 104

XXXVI.—Agreement mediated by Sir David Ochterlony between the Maharaja and his nobles regarding their rights, dated 12th May 1819.106

Translation of an arzi in the Hindi language from the Mutsaddis to the Bai Sahiba regarding their duties, dated 12th May 1819 * ♦ , , , 106

CONTENTS.

II. —JAIPUR AGENCY— continued.

(I) JAIPUR — concluded.

TREATIES, etc., No.

XXXVII.—Supplementary Treaty concluded with the Maharaja of Jaipur regarding his tribute, dated 31st August 1871

XXXVIII.—-Extradition Treaty concluded with the Maharaja of Jaipur, dated 13th July 1868

XXXIX.— Agreement supplementary to the Jaipur Extradition Treaty of 1868, dated 9th July 1887 XL.—Kharita from the Maharaja of Jaipur agreeing to cede lands for railway purposes, dated 5th February 1868.

XLI.—Treaty with the Maharaja of Jaipur for the farm of the Sambhar Salt Lake, dated 7th August 1869 Notification establishing a Court for the suppression of illicit traffic in salt, dated 18th March 1870 .

XLII.—Jaipur Salt Agreement, dated 31st January 1879

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharaja of Jaipur, dated 11th March 1862 .....

XLIII.—Agreement between the Government of India and the Maharaja of Jaipur for the effective control and discipline of the Jaipur Imperial Service troops when serving beyond the frontiers of the Jaipur State, dated 28th January 1899 ....

XLIV.—Cession to the British Government by the Maharaja of Jaipur of jurisdiction over the lands in the Jaipur State which were or might thereafter be occupied by the Rewari-Phulera Chord Railway, dated 19th August 1904 .......

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Kot-Putli [ Khetri\ — (p. 97).

XLV.—Sanad granted to Raja Abhai Singh conferring upon him the pargana of Kot-Putli in istimrari tenure, dated 2nd December 1803.127

XLVI.—Sanad granted to Raja Abhai Singh granting him in free

gift the pargana of Kot-Putli, dated 6th April 1806. 127

(II) KISHANGARH.

NTAR RATIVE. . 98

TRE ATIES, etc.. No.

XLVII.—Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with Mahara¬ ja Kalian Singh of Kishangarh, dated 26th March

1818.X28

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharaja of Kishangarh,

dated nth March 1862 . . . . *35

XLVIII.—Kharita from the Maharaja of Kishangarh accepting compensation for loss of transit duties, dated 8th July 1867 130

XLIX.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Maharaja of

Kishangarh, dated 27th November 1868 . . 131

L.—Agreement supplementary to the Kishangarh Extradi¬ tion Treaty of 1868, dated 19th July 1887 . .133

LI.—Kishangarh Salt Agreement, dated 1st February 1879 . 134

CONTENTS.

II,—JAIPUR AGENCY— concluded.

(Ill) LAWA.

NARRATIVE

• • • • •

TREATIES, etc., No.

LII.—Lawa Salt Agreement, dated 17th January 1879

III.—WESTERN STATES AGENCY, m JODHPUR [MARWAR].

NARRATIVE . .

TREATIES, etc.. No.

LIII.—Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with Man Singh of Jodhpur, dated 22nd December 1803

LIV.—Treaty with Raja Man Singh extending to him the protection of the British Government, dated 6th January 1818 . . . . . .

LV.—Engagement of the Jodhpur Darbar for the transfer of the Marwar lands in Merwara to British manage- ment, dated 5th March 1824

LVI.—Engagement of the Jodhpur Darbar for placing seven additional Merwara villages under British manage¬ ment, dated 23rd October 1835 ....

LVII.—Kharita to the Maharaja of Jodhpur regarding perma¬ nent occupation of, and exercise of full administrative control over, Marwar-Merwara by the British Govern¬ ment, dated 2nd August 1885

LVIII.—Agreement of Maharaja Man Singh engaging to pay a subsidy for the maintenance of the Jodhpur Legion, dated 7th December 1835

LIX.—Agreement mediated by the British Government between Maharaja Man Singh and his exiled Thakurs, dated 25th February 1824 ......

LX.—Engagement entered into by Maharaja Man Singh regarding the administration of his territory, dated 24th September 1839

Note by Colonel Sutherland on Article 4 of the above Treaty ........

LXI.—Agreement with the Maharaja of Jodhpur on the transfer of the fort and district of Umarkot to the British Government, dated 15th May 1847

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharaja of Jodhpur, dated nth March 1862 *. .

LXII.—Engagement of Maharaja Takht Singh on the appoint¬ ment of a Ministry to conduct the business of the State, dated 3rd December 1868 ....

LXIII.—Kharita from the Maharaja of Jodhpur agreeing to cede/..

lands for railway purposes, dated 19th July 1866. .

LXIV.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Maharaja of Jodhpur, dated 6th August 1868 . . .

LXV.—Agreement supplementary to the Jodhpur Extradition Treaty of 1868, dated 30th July 1887 .

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III.—WESTERN STATES AGENCY— continued. (I) JODHPUR [MARWAR]— concluded.

TREATIES, etc., No.

LXVI.—Kharita from the Maharaja of Jodhpur engaging to contribute for the construction of a road through the Marwar State, dated 7th March 1869 Arrangement concluded with the Maharaja of Jodhpur for the construction of an Imperial road through Marwar, dated 8th April 1869 . .

LXVII.—Treaty with the Maharaja of Jodhpur for the farm of the Sambhar Salt Lake, dated 27th January 1870 LXVIII.—Treaty with the Maharaja of Jodhpur for the lease of the Nawa and Gudha salt marts, dated 18th April 1870 .........

Notification for the suppression of illicit traffic in salt, dated 30th November 1870 .....

LXIX.—Jodhpur Salt Agreement, dated iSth January 1879 LXX.—Agreement for the construction of a railway between Jodhpur and Bikaner, dated 13th July 1889 LXXI.—Agreement supplemental to the Agreement of 1889 regardingthe Jodhpur-Bikaner Railway, dated 28th November 1890 .

LXXII.—Memorandum of Agreement entered into between the British Government and the Maharaja of Jodhpur for the effective control and discipline of the Marwar Imperial Service troops when serving beyond the frontier of the Marwar State, dated 19th April 1899 ........

LXXIII.—Memorandum of Agreement between the Government of India and the Maharaja of Jodhpur and the Council of Regency, Bikaner, for the construction of a railway from Balotra to Hyderabad, and for the working of the section of the railway from the Jodhpur Frontier to Hyderabad, dated 1899 LXXIV.—Memorandum of terms relating to the loan from the Mysore Darbar for the construction of that section of the Balotra-Shadipali Railway line which lies within the Jodhpur State, dated 8th October 1898 LXXV.—Agreement entered into by the Maharaja of Jodhpur regarding the cession of jurisdiction over the lands in the Jodhpur State which are, or may hereafter be, occupied by the Jodhpur-Bikaner Railway, and its current and future extensions, dated 1900 LXXV 1 .—Cession by the Marwar Darbar of jurisdiction over the lands in the Marwar State which are, or may hereafter be, occupied by the Rewari-Phulera Chord Railway and its current and future exten¬ sions, dated 10th August 1905 ....

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(II) JAISALMER.

NARRATIVE TREATIES, etc., No.

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LXXVII.—Treaty of alliance with the Maharawal of Jaisalmer guaranteeing to him the protection of the British Government, dated 12th December 1818

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II.—WESTERN STATES AGENCY — concluded. Page

(II) TAISALMER— concluded.

TREATIES etc., No.

V.—Adoption banad granted to the Maharawal of Jaisalmer,

dated nth March 1S62 . . . . • 35

LXXVIII.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Maharawal of

Jaisalmer, dated 10th May 1S70 .... 206

LXXIX.—Agreement supplementary to the Jaisalmer Extradition

Treaty of 1S70, dated 23rd August iSb'7 . . 208

LXXX.—Jaisalmer Salt Agreement, dated 31st -March 1879 . 209

(III) SIROHI.

NARRATIVE.151

TREATIES, etc., No.

LXXXI.—Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with Rao

Sheo Singh of Sirohi, dated nth September 1S23 . 210

LXXXII.—Engagement of Rao Sheo Singh for the repayment of a

loan granted to him . . . . . .212

LXXXI II.—Engagement of the Thakur of Nimbaj on guaranteeing

to him his lands, dated 4th May 1824 . . 213

LXXXIV.—Kharita from the Rao of Sirohi regarding the liquidation

of his debts, dated 26th January 1854 • .214

Kharita from the Rao of Sirohi engaging to reduce his expenses, dated nth February 1854 . . .215

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Rao of Sirohi, dated 1 itli

March 1862 ....... 35

LXXXV.—Engagement of the Rao of Sirohi ceding lands for a

sanitarium at Mount Abu, 1845 . . .215

LXXXYI.—Kharita from the Rao of Sirohi consenting to the exten¬ sion of certain Acts to Mount Abu, dated 23rd August 1866 ... ... .217

Kharita from the Rao of Sirohi consenting to the intro¬ duction of any modified Municipal Acts into the sta¬ tions of Abu and Anadra, dated 22nd September 1866 217 LXXXVII,—Kharita from the Rao of Sirohi regarding the introduc¬ tion of certain Acts into the stations of Abu and Anadra, dated 9th March 1867 . . . .218

LXXXVIII.—Letter to Agent to the Governor-General, Rajputana,

No. 960-I. P., dated 7th December 1880, granting an annual compensation to the Sirohi Darbar for loss of transit duties . . . r . .218

LXXXIN.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Rao of Sirohi,

dated 9th October 1867 . . . . 219

XC.—Agreement supplementary to the Sirohi Extradition

Treaty of 1867, dated 3rd September 1887 . . 221

XCI.—Sirohi Salt Agreement, dated 21st January 1879 . 221

XCII.—Supplementary article to the Sirohi Salt Agreement of

1879, dated 26th September 1882 * * • 22 3

XCIII.—Letter to Agent to the Governor-General, Rajputana, modifying the salt arrangements with Sirohi, dated 23rd February 1884 . . . . . . 224

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| IV.—HARAOTI AND TONK AGENCY. Page

(I) BUNDI.

NARRATIVE.225

TREATIES, etc., No.

XCIV.—Treaty of alliance concluded with Maharao Bishan Singh

of Bnndi, dated 10th February 1818 . . . 233

Schedule of lands relinquished to Rao Raja Bishan Singh of Bundi ....... 234

XCV.—Agreement of the Maharao Raja of Bundi on the transfer of Keshorai Patan to his management, dated 29th November 1847 • * • • - . 235

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharao Raja of Bundi,

dated nth March 1862 . . . . -35

XCVI.—Extradition Treaty with the Maharao Raja of Bundi,

dated 1st February 1869 . . . ... . 237

XCVII.—Agreement supplementary to the Bundi Extradition

Treaty of 1869, dated 1st January 1888 . . . 239

XCVIII.—Bundi Salt Agreement, dated 18th January 1882 . . 239

(II) TONK.

NARRATIVE.227

TREATIES, etc.. No.

XCIX.—Engagement of Amir Khan on his submission to the

British Government, dated 9th November 1817 . 241

C.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Nawab of Tonk, dated

28th May 1862 . . . . . . . . 243

Cl.—Proclamation on the deposition of the Nawab of Tonk,

dated 14th November 1867 ..... 243

CII.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Nawab of Tonk,

dated 28th January 1869 ..... 244

CIII.—Agreement supplementary to the Tonk Extradition

Treaty of 1869, dated 27th August 1887 . . 246

OIV.—Tonk Salt Agreement, dated 9th January 1882 . 247

CV.—Memorandum of Agreement between the Government of His Highness the Nawab of Tonk and the Indian Midland Railway Company, Limited, for the working of His Highness the Nawab's Railway forming a por¬ tion of the Guna-Baran Railway, dated 27th February 1399..249

CVI.—Memorandum relating to the terms of sale by the Tonk Darbar to the Gwalior Darbar of that section of the Guna-Baran Railway which lies within the Tonk State, dated i6lh March 1905 . . . 254

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(III) SHAH PUR A.

NARRATIVE . *30

TREATIES, etc., No.

CVII.—Sanad conferring the pargana of Phnlia on the Raja of

Shahpura, dated 27th June 1848 . . . 256

V.—Sanad of Adoption granted to the Chief of Shahpura,

dated nth March 1862 ..... 35

CVIII.—Shahpura Salt Agreement, dated 16th March 1882 . 257

V.—EASTERN STATES AGENCY.

( 1 ) BHARATPUR.

NARRATIVE . .259

TREATIES, etc., No.

CIX.—Treaty of friendship concluded with Maharaja Ranjit

Singh of Bharatpur, dated 29th September 1803 . 274

CX.—Treaty with Maharaja Ranjit Singh on his engaging to pay an indemnity to the British Government, dated 17th April 1805 • • • . . . .27 c;

V. —Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharaja of Bharatpur,

dated nth March 1862 . . . . * 35

CXI.—Extradition Treaty concluded with Maharaja Jaswant

Singh, dated 24th December 1867 . . .278

CXII.—Agreement supplementary to the Bharatpur Extradition

Treaty of 1868, dated 27th August 1887 • . 280

CXIIL—Bharatpur Salt Agreement, dated 23rd January 1879 280

CXIV.—Agreement between the British Government and the Maharaja of Bharatpur for the effective control and discipline of the Bharatpur Imperial Service troops when serving beyond the frontier of the Bharatpur State, dated 24th February 1899 . . .282

CXV.—Cession by the Bharatpur Darbar of jurisdiction over the lands in the Bharatpur State which were, or might thereafter be, occupied by the Agra-Delhi Chord Railway, dated 20th July 1904 . . . . 284

(II) KARAULI.

NARRATIVE

TREATIES, etc., No.

CXVI.—Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with the Maharaja of Karauli, dated 9th November 1817

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharaja of Karauli, dated nth March 1862 ' . .

CXVII.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the MaHaraja of Karauli, dated 27th November 1868

CXV III.—Agreement supplementary to the Karauli Extradition s Treaty of 1868, dated 3rd August 1887

CXIX.—Karauli Salt Agreement, dated 23rd January 1882

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V.—EASTERN STATES AGENCY— concluded.

(Ill) DHOLPUR. PAG*

NARRATIVE . ..268

TREATIES, etc., No,

CXX.—Treaty of friendship concluded with Lokendar Singh,

Rana of Gohad, dated 2nd December 1779 . 290

CXXI.—Treaty concluded with the Rana of Gohad on the surren¬ der of the fort of Gwalior and certain districts to the British Government, dated 16th December 1803 . 292

CXXII.—Treaty with the Rana of Gohad on the retransfer of

certain districts, dated 17th January 1804 . • 296

CXXIII.—Treaty with the Rana of Gohad on the transfer of certain

parganas to him, dated 10th January 1806 . . 299

Schedule of villages delivered over in sovereignty to

Rana Kirat. Singh . . . . * • 30 1 r

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharana of Dholpur,

dated nth March 1862 35

CXXIV.—Extradition Treaty with the Maharana of Dholpur, dated

14th January 1868 ...... 3°7

CXXV.—Agreement supplementary to the Dholpur Extradition

Treaty of 1869, dated 3rd September 1887 . • 3°9

CXXVI.—Dholpur Salt Agreement, dated 14th January 1879 . 3 10

VI.-ALWAR AGENCY.

ALWAR.

NARRATIVE. 3*5

TREATIES, etc.. No.

CXX VII.—Treaty of friendship concluded with Sawai Bakhta war

Singh Bahadur of Alwar, dated 14th November 1803 322

CXXVIII.—Sanad granted to Sawai Bakhta war Singh of Alwar conferring certain villages on the Maharao for services rendered to Lord Lake, dated 28th November

1803.323

CXNIX.—Engagement executed by the Rao Raja of Alwar on

exchange of certain districts, 1805 .... 324

CXXX.—Engagement of the Rao Raja of Macheri agreeing not to enter into political intercourse with Foreign States, dated 16th July 1811 . . . . . . 324

CXXXI.—Engagement of the Chief of Alwar regarding a provision for Balwant Singh and his heirs, dated 21st February 1826 . . . . . . . . 325

V,—Adoption Sanad granted to the Rao Raja of Alwar, dated

nth March 1862 . . . . . . • 35

CXXXII.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Rao Raja of

Alwar, dated 12th October 1867 • • • . 326

CXXXIII.—Agreement supplementary to the Alwar Extradition

Treaty of 1867, dated 15th August 1887 . . 328

CXXXIV.—Agreement under the Native Coinage Act of 1876 with * His Highness the Maharao Raja of Alwar, dated

iothMay 1877.328

VI—ALWAR? AGENCY —concluded.

ALW AR —concl uded.

TRETIES etc,. No.

CXXXV.—Alwar Salt Agreement, dated 17th April 1879

CXXXVI.—Agreement between the British Government and the Maharaja of Alwar for the effective control and discipline of the Alwar Imperial Service troops when serving beyond the frontier of the Ahvar State, dated the 14th April 1898 ......

CXXXVII.—Cession of jurisdiction by the Maharaja of Alwar over the lands in the Ahvar State occupied by the Re war i- Phulera Chord Railway, dated 10th July 1904

Nimrana —( p . 320).

CXXXVIII.—Agreement between the Raja of Ahvar and the Chief of Nimrana, dated December 1868 .

VII. —BIKANER AGENCY. BIKANER.

NARRATIVE ..

TREATIES, etc., No.

CXXXIX.—Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with Surat Singh of Bikaner, dated 9th March 1818

CXI..—Sanad granted to the Maharaja of Bikaner conferring on him certain villages in recognition of his services during the mutiny, dated nth April 1861

Schedule fof villages with their annual jama granted to the Maharaja of Bikaner .....

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharaja of Bikaner, dated nth March 1862 .....

CXLI.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Maharaja of Bikaner, dated 3rd February 1869

CXLII.—xAgreement supplementary to the Bikaner Extradition Treaty of 1869, dated 29th July 1887 .

CXLIII.—Bikaner Salt Agreement, dated 24th January 1879

CXLIV.—Agreement for the construction of a railway between Jodhpur and Bikaner, dated 13th July 1889

Sanad to Biswadars of the village of Sahvala Bara of Tibi, 1869 ........

Agreement on the part of the Biswadars of Salwala Bara .........

CXLV.—Cession by the Maharaja of Bikaner of jurisdiction over the lands in the Bikaner State occupied by the Jodhpur-Bikaner and Bikaner-Bhatinda Railway Systems, dated 15th December 1899

CXLVI.—Cession by the Maharaja of Bikaner of jurisdiction over the lands in the Bikaner State occupied by the Southern Punjab Railway, dated 14th January 1900

CXLVII.—Agreement under the Native Coinage Act, 1876, with the Bikaner Darbar, dated 16th February 1893 .

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BIAKNER — concluded. Page

TREATIES, etc., No.

CXLVIII.—Agreement between the British Government and the Maharaja of Bikaner for the effective control and discipline of the Bikaner Imperial Service troops when serving beyond the frontier of the Bikaner State, dated 20th January 1899 . . . . *357

VIII.—KOTAH AND J HAL AW AR AGENCY (I) KOTAH.

NARRATIVE . .. 359

TREATIES, etc., No.

CXLIX.—Treaty of friendship and alliance concluded with Maharao

Umed Singh of Kotah, dated 26th December 1817 . 368

Statement of Kotri tributes paid to the Marathas . 370

Supplementary Article of the above Treaty regarding succession to the Kotah State, dated 20th February 1818 . . . . . . . 372

CL.—Sanad conferring certain districts on Maharao Umed

Singh of Kotah, dated 25th September 1819 . 372

CLI.—Engagement entered into by Maharao Kishor Singh of Kotah recognising the perpetual administration of Zalim Singh and his heirs, dated 22nd November

1821 . ... 373

Schedule of items of provision for the maintenance of

Maharao Kishor Singh, his household and establish¬ ment, dated 8th January 1822 .... 374

Schedule of provisions for the maintenance of Bapu Lai and his family, dated 8th January 1822 . . 374

Articles for the observance and provision of Maharao Kishor Singh and his successors, dated 7th February

1822 . . ..375

CLII.—Treaty with Maharao Ram Singh of Kotah regarding a

provision for the descendants of Zalim Singh, dated 10th April 1838 . . . . . . 376

Schedule appended to the Treaty of parganas set apart to constitute a separate principality for Raj Rana Madan Singh, dated 10th April 1838 . . ' . 378

Schedule of debts appended to the Treaty for liquidation by the Maharao, his heirs and successors, dated 10th April 1838. 37 8

Tf A J _ _ J.: r>_JI J j _ I 1 n .t* 1 r T r- , -I .

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Maharao of Kotah, dated

nth March 1862 . .• . . .35

CLIII.—Extradition Treaty with the Maharao of Kotah, dated

6th February 1869 . . . . . -379

CLIV.—Agreement supplementary to the Kotah Extradition

Treaty of 1869, dated 27th July 1887 • * .381

CLV.—Kotah Salt Agreement, dated 16th June 1882 . . 382

CLVI.—Agreement between the Maharao of Kotah and the Indian-Midland Railway Company for the working of the Kotah Section of the Guna-Baran Railway, dated 1890 . ..‘ . .388

X1U

CONTENTS.

VIII.—KOTAH AND JHALAWAR AGENCY— concluded.

(II) JHALAWAR.

NARRATIVE .

TREATIES, etc., No.

CLVII.—Treaty with Raj Rana Madan Singh on his relinquishing the administration of the Kotah principality, dated 8th April 1S38 . .

Schedule of parganas set apart to constitute a separate principality under the designation of Jhalawar, dated 10th April 1838 .......

Schedule of debts to be liquidated by Raj Rana Madan Singh, dated 8th April 1838

V.—Adoption Sanad granted to the Raj Rana of Jhalawar, dated nth March 1862 .....

CLVIII.—Extradition Treaty concluded with the Raj Rana of Jhalawar, dated 28th March 1868 CLIX.—Agreement supplementary to the Jhalawar Extradition Treaty of 1868, dated 16th July 1887 .

CLX.—Jhalawar Salt Agreement, dated 14th September 1881

CLNI.—Sanad granted by the British Government to Bhawani Singh, son of Thakur Chhatra Sal, of Fatehpur, on his accession to the gadi of the reconstituted Chief ship of Jhalawar, dated the 30th January 1899

IX.—AJMER-MERWARA.

Page

364

393

395

396 35

398

400

401

402

NARRATIVE *

405

xir

APPENDIX. Page.

Rules framed under Article 9 of Agreement with the Maharaja of Jodhpur, dated 3rd December 1S6S (No. LXII).i

Translation of a Kharita from the Maharaja of Mar war to the Political Agent, Jodhpur, dated 14th May 1869 ......... i

Translation of a Proclamation by the Maharaja of Marwar, dated 14th May 1869 . . . ii

Index to the Volume * * * 8

TREATIES, ENGAGEMENTS, AND SANADS

Relating to the

STATES IN RAJPUTANA.

INTRODUCTION.

The policy of non-interference which was introduced by Lord Corn¬ wallis at the beginning of the nineteenth century left the States of Central India and Rajputana a prey to the Pindari freebooters, who gained in strength as the Maratha power decayed. They soon ventured to extend their depredations into British territory. No line of defence and no disposition of troops could protect the country from their incursions under the system of warfare which they pursued, and Government was therefore led to form a general system of political alliances for the entire suppression of the Pindaris. The Treaty of 1817 with Sindhia removed the restriction which had been placed upon the formation of alliances between the British Government and the Rajput States, and left Government free to enter on new relations with them. The object of the treaties to be formed with them was the establishment of a barrier against the predatory system, and against the extension of the power of Sindhia or Holkar beyond the limits which Government designed to impose on it by other measures. It was not at that time proposed to acquire the power of exercising any interfer¬ ence in the internal administration of the Rajput States; but to subject only their political measures and external relations to the control of the > British Government; to secure to Sindhia and Holkar the tribute payable to them in the event of their entering into the policy of the British Govern¬ ment; and to secure to the British Government such pecuniary aid as might be adapted to the means of the several States, in order to indemnify the British Government for the charges incidental to the obligation of protect¬ ing them.

Arrangements on this principle were made with the States of Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kotah, Bundi, Karauli, Banswara, Dungarpur, and Kishangarh; and the relations of Government with the more distant States of Jaisalmer and Bikaner were improved, but were on a less intimate foot¬ ing.

2

Rajputana.

There are eighteen States, one Chiefship, and one Thakurate in Raj- putana* all Rajput, except Bharatpur and Dholpur, which are Jat, and Tonk, which is Muhammadan. Twelve of them pay the following tribute to the British Government:—

Name of State.

Tribute

(Government Rs.)

Remarks.

Udaipur

Dungarpur

Banswara

Partabgarh

Rs. a.

2 , 00,000 0

17.500 0

22.500 o

36,350 O

p*

o

0

0

o

The tribute under Article 6 of the Treaty, dated the 13th January 1818, was fixed for the first five years at one-fourth of the revenues of Udaipur, and thereafter at three-eighths in perpetuity. In 1826, it was fixed at 3 lakhs, Udaipur rupees. In consequence of financial embarrass¬ ments of the State, the tribute was re¬ duced in June 1846 to Government Rs. 2 lakhs.

Tribute payable under Article 9 of Treaty, dated the nth December 1818, Salim Shahi Rs. 35,000.

The tribute payable under Article 9 of the Treaty, dated the 25th December 1S18, was Salim Shahi Rs. 35,000=: Govern¬ ment Rs. 17,500-0-0. In order to meet the cost of a separate Political Assis- tancy established at Banswara, the tri¬ bute . was further increased by Salim Shahi Rs. 15,000 = Government Rs. 7,500-0-0.. Any surplus from the en¬ hanced tribute was to have been spent on works of public utility in the State. In 1889, however, in consequence of the financial embarrassments of the State, the enhanced tribute of Salim Shahi Rs. 15,000 was conditionally reduced to Government Rs. 5,000.

The tribute is payable under Article 3 of Treaty, dated 5th October 1818, Salim Shahi Rs. 72,700=Government Rs. 36 , 35 °"°*°* The British Government acquired the right of this tribute from Holkar under the terms of the Treaty of Mandsaur, but it was decided that the amount should continue to be received by him, and accordingly, though levied by Government, it is still paid annually to Holkar from the British treasury. The payment is made one year in arrears, and amounts to Rs. 57^74-3-2, being the equiyalent of Salim Shahi Rs. 72,700 at the time the decision was made.

Raj pu tana.

Name of State.

Tribute

(Government Rs.)

Jaipur . • .

Rs. a. p. 4,00,000 0 0

Jodhpur

■

98,000 0 0

Bundi ....

1,20,000 0 0

Kotah ....

2,34,720 0 0

Jhalawar

30,000 0 0

Sirohi ....

6,881 4 0

Shahpura (Chiefship)

10,000 0 0

Lawa (Thakurate) .

225 0 0

Remarks,

Tribute payable under Article 2 of Agree¬ ment, dated 4th September 1871, taken as part of, and supplementary to, the Treaty, dated 2nd April 1818.

The payment of a like amount to the Darbar, under the Sait Treaty, is set off against this tribute.

The tribute under Article 6 of the Treaty, dated 6th January 1818, was originally Rs. i,oS,ooo, but in consideration of the cession to Government of the rights of Jodhpur to the Fort and District of Umarkot, a remission of Rs. 10,000 was sanctioned by Government on the 17th June 1847.

This is composed of the tribute payable under Article 5 of the Treaty, dated 10th February 1818, as chauthoi Bundi and other places, namely, Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 80,000, being two-thirds share of Keshorai Patan under Article 1 of Treaty, dated 29th November 1847, assigned by Sindhia. The two items have been amalgamated by the orders of Government, dated the loth June 1S64.

The tribute payable under Article 7 of the Treaty, dated 25th December 1817, was Rs. 2,89,720. A remission of Rs. 25,000 was sanctioned by Sanad dated 25th September 1819; and on the for¬ mation of the State of Jhalawar, a fur- ther reduction of Rs. 80,000 was granted under Article 4 of the Treaty, dated 10th April 1838. The tribute was enhanced in 1898 by Rs. 50,000, when certain ter¬ ritories were restored to Kotah from Jhalawar.

The tribute payable under Article 11 of the Treaty, dated the 8th April 1838, was Rs. 80,000-0-0. A part of the territories which were made over by Kotah in 1838, for the formation of the Jhalawar States, was restored to Kotah in 1899, and the tribute was reduced to Rs. 30,000 by a Sanad dated the 30th January 1899. The tribute originally payable under Ar¬ ticle 8 of the Treaty, dated nth Septem¬ ber 1823, was Bhilari Rs. 15,000 or Government Rs. 13,762-8-0. The Chief having rendered meritorious service dur¬ ing the mutinies, a remission of half his tribute was sanctioned by the Govern¬ ment of India on the 18th December 1857. The tribute is paid on account of Pargana of Phulia under the Sanad dated 27th June 1848.

The tribute has been paid since the 1st April 1883.

4

Rajputana.

In addition to the above, the three States of Udaipur, Jodhpur and Kotah contribute towards the support of local corps in the following pro- portions

Name of State.

Tribute

(Government R«.)

Remarks,

Rs. a. p.

Udaipur .

A contribution of Rs. 50,000 a year used to be levied from the State for the ex¬ penses of the Mewar Bhil Corps. The sum was realized from the revenues due to the Maharana on account of his share of the villages of Mewar-Merwara which are under British management. Diffi¬ culties having, however, been experi¬ enced in adjusting the accounts of the contribution with the State, it was resol¬ ved in 1881, that in future the revenues of Mewar-Merwara should betaken in full discharge of the contribution, and it was further stipulated that should the receipts from the villages at any time exceed Rs. 66, 000, the surplus money should be paid in full to the Udaipur Darbar, to which, however, no accounts should be rendered.

Jodhpur ,

1,15,000 o o

Under Article 8 of the Treaty, dated 6th January 1818, the Jodhpur State was under obligation to furnish a contingent of 1,SCO horse whenever required. This was commuted by Agreement, dated 7th December 1835, to an annual payment of Rs. 1,15,000 towards the cost of the Jodhpur Legion which was then raised. The Jodhpur Legion mutinied in 1857, and its place is now supplied by the Erinpura Irregular Force*

Kotah

2,00,000 O

1

o

Under Article 6 of the Treaty, dated 10th April 1838, the Kotah State was requir¬ ed to maintain an auxiliary force, com¬ manded and paid by British officers, at a cost of not more than 3 lakhs per annum. In consequence of repeated re¬ monstrances, the contribution was reduc¬ ed to Rs. 2 lakhs in 1844. The first auxiliary force was known as the Kotah Contingent, but it mutinied in 1857, and is now represented by the Deoli Irre¬ gular Force,

Ra]putana.

5

The British Government makes the under-mentioned payments on account of treaty dues to the States :—

Name of State.

Jaipur

Jodhpur

Udaipur

Alwar

Kishangarh

Bikaner

Bharatpur

Sirohi

Lawa

Dholpur

Bharatpur,

Bundi

Tonk

Shahpura

(Chiefship),

Jhalawar .

Kotah

Karauli ,

Payments on account of Treaty dues.

Salt Compensation.

(i) Sambhar Lake Treaty

(а) Transfer of right 1

172,000 maunds of salt,

(3) On account of Kachar

Rawasa Sar.

(4) Compensation to land

holders.

(5) Sambhar Lake Treaty

(б) Nawa Gudha Treaty

(7) On account of Didwana,

Pachpadra, Phalodi and Luni salt sources, and suppression of Khari works,

(8) Compensation, Jagirdars’

losses.

(9) On account of suppression

of minor works, &c.

(10) Compensation for loss of revenue.

(u) Preventing the re-open¬ ing of suppressed works. (12) Compensation for loss of revenue from transit duties on salt.

(13) In lieu of right to 125,000 mannd9 of half-duty paying salt.

(14) Efficient observance of Agreement.

(* 5 ) Do,

(i< 5 ) Do.

( 17 ) Do.

(18) Do.

(19) Do.

(30) Do.

(at) For relinquishing salt

manufacture in two of his villages, Badh and Bhainea.

(23) Efficient observance of

(33) Efficient observance of Agreement.

(24) Compensation for sup¬ pression of Khari salt works.

(25) Efficient observance of Agreement.

(26) Compensation for sup pression of Khari salt works.

(27) Efficient observance of Agreement.

('28) Compensation for Jagir¬ dars* losses.

(29) Efficient observance of Agreement.

*.30) Compensation for Jagir¬ dars' losses.

(31) Efficient observance of Agreement.

(32) Compensation for Jagir¬ dars* losses.

Articles of Agree¬ ment or Treaty.

Amount (Gov¬ ernment Rs.).

Rs.

a.

P.

Treaty No. XLI art. n

2 , 75»000

0

0

Agreement—

No. XLII „ 3

4>00,000

0

0

»» n »> 7

11,000

0

0

»i ji i> 8

3,309

a

7

Treaty No. LXVH „ u

1,35,000

0

0

„ „ LXVlIi„n

Agreement—

3,00,000

0

0

No. LXIX „ 6

3 ,or,800

0

0

»» »» i> 7

1 9 * 59 $

5

3

>1 » 1, 10

1 , 35,000

0

0 )

11 VII „ 4

3,900

0

0

*1 »» 11 4

10,000

0

1

0 |

1 ii if i) 5

35,000

0

0 1

Foreign Dept, letter No.

r,56,250

0

0

1970-P., dated 16th Sept 1878. Agreement-—

>

No. CXXXV art. 7

1,25,000

0

0

»i LI „ 7

25,000

0

0

„ CXLIII „ o

6,000

0

0

,1 CXI II ,, 7

1,50,000

0

0

»i xci ,, 4

1,800

0

0 (

1, LI I „ 5

700

0

0

„ (.XXVI „ 7

60,000

0

0

North-Western Pro¬

500

0

0

vinces Government No. 5179, dated nth December 1S45. Agreement-

No. XCV 1 II art. 4

8,000

0

0 I

„ CIV „ 4

12,000

0

0 \

•1 11 ii 4

8,000

0

0 i

„ CVIII „ 4

3,000

0

0 \

•• 11 ii 4

3,000

0

0 J

1, CLX ,, 7

2,350

0

0

i> i» >1 5

250

0

0

CLV „ 4

16,000

0

0 i

*t 11 ti 5

3,175

0

0 J

„ CXIX „ 4

5,000

0

0

Foreign Department

604 IS

0

letter No, 232-I. P., dated x8th April 1882.

Remarks.

Credited towards liquida¬ tion of tribute due by the Jaipur Darbar.

Payable on 30th Septem¬ ber and 31st March.

The amounts realized by the Resident, Mewar, on account of salt duty, &c„ • and made over to the Mewar Darbar during the year, arc deducted from this payment.

tion of tribute due by the Sirohi Darbar.

December.

^Payable 00 1st June and 1st December.

>Payable on 1st August.

R^'putana.

Name of State.

Ajmer

Sirohi

Payments on account of Treaty dues.

Jaipur .. Jodhpur

Kishangarh

Jodhpur ...

( 33 ) Istimrardars and Jagir- dars for closing salt works.

(34) Salt compensation in lieu of the annual al¬ lowance of half-duty salt deliverable under Salt Treaty of 1879.

Salt Royalties.

( 35 ) Sambhar Lake (1) ...

(36) Do. (2) . ...

( 37 ) Nawa Gudha

Articles of Agree¬ ment or Treaty.

Foreign Dept, letter No. 693*1, dated 23rd Feb.i8S4(No, XC11I),

Treaty No. XLI art. 12 „ „ LXVI 1 „ 12

„ LXVIII „ 8]

Compensation tor loss of Transit Duties conse¬ quent on CONSTRUCTION OF Railways.

(38) For loss of transit duties on construction of Rajputana State Rail¬ way.

Miscellaneous.

(39) On account of the share of the M arwar-Merwara villages which are under British management.

8th July 1867

and August 1885

Amount (Gov¬ ernment Rs.)

4,178 0 0

Variable Do. Do.

20,000 0 0

3,000 o o

Remarks,

Payable on 1st August.

It was settled in 1884 that Jodhpur should secure |ihs and Jaipur fths of the total royalty payable on excess sales of salt, irre¬ spective of the place of manufacture. This cancel¬ led the arrangement under the Salt Treaties of 1869 and 1870 that (1) the royalty payable to Jaipur is 20 per cent, of the fixed selling-price upon all excess over 825,000 maunds on the quantity of salt sold or exported ; (2) the royalty payable to Jodhpur is the same as above ,• (3) the royalty

payable to Jodhpur in respect of Nawa Gudha salt is 40 per cent, of the fixed selling-price on the excess over 900,000 maunds in the quantity of salt sold or exported (vide Foreign Department letter No. 3532-1., dated 26th September 1884, and Finance Department No. 3810, dated 8th October 1884.)

Payable on account of, and on expiration of each official year.

Should a profit be de¬ rived from the revenues of the villages by the British Government, the Jodhpur Darbar will receive 40 per cent, of it.

Rajputana.

7

Courts of Vakils, with definite rules for their guidance, have been estab¬ lished at Mount Abu, Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Deoli, with the special object of securing justice to travellers and others who suffer injury in terri¬ tories beyond the jurisdiction of their own Chiefs, and to decide on offences against person and property which cannot be dealt with by anyone State,

The Court of Vakils at Abu, composed of the vakils attendant on the Agent to the Governor-General is an appellate court, superior to those at the several Agencies. The decision of the Agent to the Governor-General on appeals is final.

The Courts of Vakils at Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Deoli, are under the guidance respectively of the Political Officers of Mewar, Jaipur, Marwar and Haraoti. These Courts are composed of vakils from the neighbouring States, and are subordinate to the Upper Court of the Agent to the Gover¬ nor-General.

Rules have been drawn up for the settlement of boundary disputes be¬ tween the various States of Rajputana, between the States of Rajputana and those of Central India, and between the Rajputana States and States in the Punjab.

In 1870 the late Earl of Mayo proposed to the Chiefs of Rajputana that a Chiefs’ College should be established at Ajmer for the education of their sons and nobles. It was opened for the reception of boys in October 1875. The subscriptions of the Chiefs of Rajputana and others, amounting to over seven and a half lakhs, form an endowment fund, the interest on which supplies the income of the College. In addition to these subscriptions, many States and Chiefs have built boarding houses and contributed towards the College in various ways. The Government of India presented the grounds in which the College stands ; built the main building, which was opened by Lord Dufferin on the 7th November 1885, at a cost of Rs. 4,01,400, the resi¬ dences of the Principal and Vice-Principal, and the Ajmer Boarding House for boys from the Ajmer District, and for those boys who have not been provided with accommodation by their own States; and pay for the salaries of the English Staff, and the upkeep of the main roads and the four Govern¬ ment buildings. Up to April 1906 424 boys had been admitted, 375 from Rajputana and 49 from other provinces, including the ruling Chiefs of Alwar, Bikaner, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jhalavrar, Karauli, Kotah, Manipur, Tehri, Faridkot, Panna, Indore, Barwani, Dewas, Narsinghgarh, Sachin and the heirs-apparent of Bharatpur, Partabgarh, Shahpura, Tonk, Kuch

8

Rajputana.

Behar, Lunawada, Banswara, and Sailana, There are now (1906) 123 boys on the College roll. . In January 1902 a conference was held at Calcutta, under the presidency of Lord Curzon, to discuss the question of increasing the efficiency of the Chiefs’ Colleges in India. As a result of this the Eng¬ lish staff now consists of one Principal, one Vice-Principal, and two Assis¬ tants, and the Native staff of 8 Assistants. Another conference was held at Ajmer in 1904, and in accordance with its resolutions the existing Council was reconstituted into a General Council and a Working Commit¬ tee. His Excellency the Viceroy and the Agent to the Governor-Gene¬ ral in Rajputana are ex-officio Presidents and Vice-Presidents respective¬ ly of the Council. An annual examination is held by the Inspector of Chiefs 5 Colleges, and to those boys of the first class who pass it, a diploma is given which is recognised by the University of Allahabad as equivalent to the certificate given by them for passing the Entrance and Matricu¬ lation Examinations at those institutions.

Rajputana—Mewar Agency ^Udaipur.

9

I.—THE MEWAR AGENCY.*

(I.) UDAIPUR (MEWAR).

The Udaipur family is the highest in rank and dignity among the Rajput Chiefs of India, The ruling Chief is considered by Hindus to be the representative of Rama, the ancient King of Ajodhya, by one of whose descendants, Kanak Sen, the present family was founded about A.D. 144 ’ The States of Dungarpur, Banswara, Partabgarh, and Shahpura are offshoots from it. The Bhonsla family and Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha power, were also descended from the House of Udaipur. No State in India made a more noble and a more desperate resistance to the Muham¬ madans. It is the boast of the family that they never gave a daughter in marriage to any of the Muhammadan Emperors ; and for many years they ceased to intermarry with the other Rajput families who had formed such alliances.

Rana Amara or Amar Singh II, who succeeded to the State in A.D. 1700, formed an alliance with the Rajas of Jaipur and Jodhpur for mutual protec¬ tion against the Muhammadans. It was one of the conditions of this tripartite alliance that these Chiefs should regain the privilege of marriage with the Udaipur family, with the proviso that the sons of the Udaipur princesses should succeedf in preference to children by other wives. The quarrels to which this stipulation gave rise led to the conquest of the country by th # e Marathas, at whose hands Udaipur suffered more cruel devastations than it had even been subjected toby the Muhammadans. Rana Amara was succeeded in 1716 by Sangram Singh II, who was followed in 1734, by Jagat Singh 11 . On the departure of Nadir Shah, the Peshwa, having received from Muhammad Shah the cession of the chauth or fourth part of the revenues of the empire, demanded this tribute from Udaipur in common with the other States which had been tributary to the Emperor ; and in 1736 Baii Rao Peshwa concluded a Treaty with Jagat Singh II, by which the Rana agreed to pay annually Rs. 1,60,000 on account of chauth.

* The Agency is controlled by the Resident in Mewar, with head-quarters at Udaipur.

f In 1851 an attempt was made to revive this condition. In that year the Maharao of Kotah married a niece of the Maharana of Udaipur, and an agreement was signed by him and his son, according to which the latter was to succeed to the Kotah State, but on his death his children were to be set aside in favour of the children of the Maharajna’s niece. The Agent to the Governor-General refused to recognize the agreement.

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Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Udaipur.

Jai Singh, the Chief of Jaipur, had married a daughter of Sangram Singh II of Udaipur, having at the time a son, Isri Singh, whom, with the view of defeating the condition with Udaipur regarding the succession, he had married to a daughter of the Rawat of Salumbar, the most powerful of the Udaipur feudatories and the hereditary leader of the Udaipur forces. On the death of Jai Singh the power in Jaipur was assumed by Isri Singh. But the claims of Madho Singh, the son of the Udaipur princess, werfe supported by the Maharana, who called in the aid of Malhar Rao Holkar and agreed to pay him 80 lakhs of rupees on condition of his deposing Isri Singh. In part payment of this sum the Maharana made over to Holkar the district of Rampura. The loss ofRampura, however, was the least of the evils which followed. It became thereafter the custom, for the redress of any real or supposed wrong, to call in the aid of the Marathas, who thus, obtained a firm footing in Mewar and became the referees in all disputes and the virtual rulers of the country.

On the withdrawal of British influence from Rajputana in 1806, under the policy of non-interference, which had been introduced by Lord Corn¬ wallis, Udaipur was laid waste by the armies of Sindhia, Holkar, and Amir Khan, and by many hordes of Findari plunderers. To such distress was the Maharana reduced that he was dependent on the bounty of Zalim SinMi the Regent of Kotah, who gave him an allowance of Rs. 1,000 a month and was exposed to the insults of his own feudatories, the more powerful of whom had retired to their forts and were bent only on their own preservation.

«

In this state of degradation Maharana Bhim Singh was found in 1817 when the British Government entered on its general scheme of alliances for the suppression of the Pindaris. Bhim Singh had succeeded to power in 1778, and between Jagat Singh II and him there had been the following successions : Partab Singh II in 1752 ; R a j Singh II in 1755 ; Rana Arsi in 1762, whose insolent behaviour led to the estrangement of his nobles from him and the seizure of the districts of Jawad, Jiran, Nimach, and Morwan by Sindhia, of Nimbhera by Holkar, and of Godwar by Jodhpur; and Hamir in 1772, from whom Sindhia wrested the districts of Ratangarh, Kheri, and Singauli, while Holkar seized the districts of Jath, Bichor°and > Nadomai. ’

By the Treaty concluded in 1818 (No. I) the British Government agreed to protect the territory of Udaipur, and to use its best exertions for the

Eajputana—Mewar Agency —Udaipur. ; xi

restoration of the territories Udaipur had lost when this could be done with propriety ; the Maharana on his part acknowledged the British supremacy and agreed to abstain from political correspondence ; to submit disputes to the arbitration of the British Government ; and to pay one-fourth of the revenues as tribute for five years, and thereafter three-eighths in perpetuity* The object of the 7th Article of the i reaty, regarding the restitution to Udaipur of certain tracts claimed by the Darbar, was to leave to the British Government the right of acting on those claims as might be deemed just and expedient. This clause, however, has furnished the Udaipur State with a never failing cause of complaint, particularly with respect to the district of Nimbhera. This district, having been guaranteed to Amir Khan, could not be restored. Daring the mutinies of 185 7, Captain Showers, the Political Agent of Me war, unau'horisedly allowed the troops of Udai ur to occupy it, but after the return of peace the Maharana was compelled by the British Government to restore it to the Nawab of Tonk, and to account for the revenue during the time of his occupation.

The district of Merwara, which was inhabited by predatory tribes, was subdued between 1819 and 1821 by a British force nominally aided by Mewar and Marwir troops.* Both these States put forwar 1 claims to share in the conquered territory. Ultimately the district was divided into th ee un¬ equal portions—four parganas, Beawar , Jak-Shamgarh , Bahar-Barkokra and Bhailan , going to the Br.tish Government ; three, Todvarh, Dewair } and Sarothy to Udaipur ; and the remaining two, Chang and Kot-Kirana, to Jodhpur. The British parganas are now comprised in the British por¬ tion of the district of Ajmer-Merwara. This division appears to have been quite informal, and the names of the parganas assigned to each party are not given in the official correspondence connected with the partition, nor are they recited in the treaties ; but the distribution effected has been re¬ cognised ever since. In 1823 a formal settlement of minor claims was made, according to which the villages of Buli, Kukara and Saroth were awarded to Mewar, while nine villages were held in trust by the British Government, to be eventually handed over to Mewar as a reward for steadfast adhesion to British interests. In 1837 half the net re¬ venues of these villages were assigned to Udaipur as a a special mark of favour/'

* See infra , Ajmer-Merwara.

12

Rajpufcana—Mewar A gene y—Udaipur*

The triple government at first established on the subjugation of Mer- wara proved ineffective. Accordingly, with a view to the pacification and improvement of the country., it was taken under British administration* and a local corps was raised to which Udaipur and Jodhpur were each to contribute annually Chitori Rupees 15,000 (Government Rupees 12,000)* Although the Maharana of Udaipur acquiesced in the arrangement and transferred his villages to the British Government for ten years, he appears to have executed no formal engagement. He was required to pay nothing towards the expenses of management beyond his contribution of Chitori Rupees 15,000 to the local corps. The arrangement expired in 1833, when the Maharana, having profited largely by it, willingly made a new En¬ gagement (No. II) for eight years, and agreed to raise his contribution to Chitori Rupees 20,000 (Government Rupees 16,000). This treaty expired on the 31st May 1841. It was not renewed, but the Maharana express¬ ed his readiness to allow the district to remain under British manage¬ ment so long as it might suit the convenience of the British Govern¬ ment.

Much was done towards the civilisation of the Mers by the British Government, and in 1847 an effort was made to procure the perpetual cession of the Mewar and Jodhpur shares. The Maharana agreed to a permanent transfer of his villages, on condition of his receiving in farm the districts of Jawad, Jiran, Nimach, &c., which had been assigned to the British Government by Sindhia for payment of the Gwalior Contingent, and to the restoration of which the Maharana conceived he had a right under the 7th Article of the Treaty of 1818 (No. I). The Maharana's Govern¬ ment, however, was so inefficient and oppressive that it was considered objectionable to put additional districts under his control. In this unsatis¬ factory state the British occupation of Merwara remained for many years. In 1872 and 1874 claims to a readjustment were put forward by Udaipur ; but it was resolved not to change the existing arrangements. In 1881 when the accounts for the management of the District, showing a debit balance of upwards of Rs. 76,000 against Udaipur, were submitted to the Darbar, Maharana Sajjan Singh took the opportunity to press his claim to be put in possession of the Mewar villages. The British Government, with the view of removing difficulties connected with the adjustment of accounts, proposed to accept in future the revenues of Mewar-Merwara in full discharge of the Udaipur State's contributions towards the cost of the

Rajputana—Mewar Agency —Udaipur.

*3

administration of that tract, the expenses of the Mewar Bhil Corps (an account of which is given below) and of the Merwara Battalion, and further agreed that no demand should be made on the Darbar for arrears of pay¬ ments. His Highness demurred to these arrangements, being apprehen¬ sive that his sovereign rights over Mewar-Merwara would be impaired in the eyes of his subjects by the discontinuance of the old system of accounts, and that his State would pecuniarily be a loser if the current revenue settlement of the District were revised. His High¬ ness suggested as an alternative plan that territorial exchanges should be arranged between the Maharaja Sindhia and himself, by which certain villages possessed by the Gwalior Darbar in the neighbourhood of Nimach would, in exchange for villages of equivalent value in British terri¬ tory, be transferred to Udaipur, in consideration for which arrangement he was willing to cede Mewar-Merwara to the British Government in full sovereignty.

This plan of territorial exchanges was not feasible at the time, and it

was finally resolved to abide by the arrangements proposed in x88i. His

Highness was at the same time given a distinct and definite assurance in a Kharita dated the 16th October 1883 (No. Ill) that his rights of sovereignty over Mewar-Merwara were in no wise prejudiced thereby. It was further stipulated that should the receipts from the District at any time exceed Rs. 66000, which sum represents the contributions payable by Udai¬ pur for the administration of Mewar-Merwara and the‘.expenses of the two local corps, the surplus money should be paid in full to the Udaipur Darbar ; and that the Resident, Mewar, should annually intimate to His Highness the Maharana, in a kharita, the aggregate revenue derived from the District during the preceding twelve months. His Highness signified his assent to these arrangements in a Kharita addressed to His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor-General under date the 13th November 1883

(No. IV).

The hill districts of Udaipur to the south and south-west are inhabited by wild and restless tribes of Bhils and Girasias, under Rajput Chiefs owing a nominal allegiance to Udaipur, holding rights of property in the land over which the Maharana has no power, and levying blackmail on neighbouring villages and a tax on the passage of goods and travellers, for whose safety they are considered responsible. Various injudicious attempts

14

Rajputana—Mewar Agency— -Udaipur.

to interfere with the prescriptive rights of these tribes drove them to revolt, and necessitated the employment of British troops for their coercion. It was found that without the constant supervision of British officers permanent peace could not be restored. Accordingly, it was proposed in 1838 to raise a Bhil Corps to be stationed in these districts. The Maharana of Udaipur offered to contribute towards the expenses of the corps the revenues of his share of Merwara, estimated at Rs. 45.000 and the Girasia tributes estimated at Rs. 40,000, and to make over the district for ten years o British management. The corps was raised in 1841 at a cost of Rs. 1,20,000 a year, of which Udaipur agreed to pay Rs. 50,000, but the civil control of the district was left with the Maharana. Since the formation of the corps the outbreaks of the Bhils have been suppressed ; but there has been a constant struggle between the native government seek- in°- to oppress the Bhils and the Superintendent of Kherwara to protect them. In 1861 the cost of the corps was reduced to about Rs. 98,000 a year.

Captain Tod was the first Political Agent appointed to Udaipur. As the country was utterly disorganised, decided interference was necessary to restore the State to prosperity, and to enable it to perform with effect the stipulations of the Treaty of 1818 (No Ij with the British Government. Captain Tod was thereforedirecred to take the whole control of affairs into his own hands. The result was that the net revenues which in 1819 were only Rs. 4,41,218, amounted in 1821 to Rs. 8,77,634. Towards 1821, how¬ ever, this minute interference was gradually withdrawn. The conse¬ quence was that within two years the State was involved in debt, the British tribute remained unpaid, with arrears amounting to Rs. 7,90,747, and the incoming revenues of the State were anticipated. It became necessary again to place the State under the superintendence of the Political Agent. The Maharana was given an allowance of Rs. 1,000 a day, and certain districts were reserved for the regular payment of the tribute and the liquidation of arrears. The dependent state to which the Maharana was reduced, although the result of his own improvidence, was only authorised as a temporary measure, inasmuch as it paralyzed all spontaneous and individual action within the State. In 1826, therefore, the authority of the Maharana was re-established, and the interference of the Political Agent was withdrawn. Within a few months extravagance and oppression

Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Udaipur,

*5

became as rife as they had ever been before, and the roads became almost impassable to single travellers.

Maharana Bhim Singh died in 1828 and was succeeded by his son, Jawan Singh, who gave himself up to debauchery and vice. Within a few years the tribute again fell heavily into arrears, the State was overwhelmed with debt, and there was an annual deficit of two lakhs of rupees. Accordingly in 1838 the Court of Directors ordered that if the Maharana should fail in his engagements to liquidate the arrears, a territorial or other sufficient security should be required.

In August of the same year Jawan Singh died without issue, and was succeeded by his adopted son, Sardar Singh. He received an inheritance of debt amounting to Rs. 19,67,500,0! which nearly eight lakhs were on account of tribute. Sardar Singh was very unpopular with his Chiefs, and in 1841 he proposed, with a view to strengthening his authority, to subsidize a regiment of infantry to be stationed at his capital ; but the proposal was not accepted. He died in 1842 and was succeeded by his younger brother, Sarup Singh, whom he had adopted.

The financial embarrassments in which the Udaipur State was involved had led to repeated applications for a reduction in the amount of tribute, which, in 1826, bad been fixed at three lakhs of Udaipur Rupees. In June 1846 it was reduced to two lakhs of Government Rupees by akharitato the Chief dated 25th June 1846,

Sarup Singh died on the 17th November 1861, and was succeeded by his nephew and adopted son, Sambhu Singh, to whom the privilege of adoption was guaranteed (No. V) in the following year. The administration was conducted during his minority by a Regency Council with the aid of the advice of the Political Agent. The members were, as usual in such cases, appointed by Government, but it became necessary to dismiss three of them for misconduct, and in consequence of the gross perverson of justice by the Council, it was decided to confer judicial and revenue powers on the Political Agent during the minority of the Maharana.

One of the members of the Regency Council, Mehta Ajit Singh, who bad been guilty of great atrocities in the name of justice, was proscribed as an outlay by the British Government. He surrendered in 1870 on the promise that his life should be spared, and the case having been voluntarily

l6

Rajpntana—Mewar Agency— Udaipur.

placed in the hands of the British Government by the Mewar Darbar, he was sentenced to a term of imprisonment sufficient to mark the determi¬ nation of Government to visit with serious displeasure any quasi -]udicial acts of cruelty by whomsoever committed. He was further declared incap¬ able of serving the State in any capacity. The Rao of Kotaria, a feudatory of Mewar, who had afforded shelter to Mehta Ajit Singh, died before any steps could be taken to mark the displeasure of Government with his conduct.

Maharana Sambhu Singh was entrusted with the management of his State in November 1865, and in 1866 agreed to cede lands unconditionally for railway purposes, but no formal agreement was concluded with him. In 1869 a Treaty (No. VI) was concluded with the Udaipur State, provid¬ ing for the mutual extradition of persons charged with certain specified offences of a heinous nature. The Maharana's liberality during the dis¬ tress which prevailed in Rajputana in 1869 met with the cordial approval of Government.

Maharana Sambhu Singh, who had been created a Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India, died on the 7th October 1874, aged twenty-seven. Sajjan Singh, his first cousin, aged about fifteen years, was selected as his successor, and the choice was confirmed by the British Government, a Council of Regency being appointed to carry on the admin¬ istration during his minority aided by the advice of the Political Agent. Objections to the succession were, however, raised by his uncle, Sohan Singh. In spite of repeated warnings Sohan Singh refused to tender his allegiance to the Maharana, and as he continued to set his authority at defiance, a small force of Udaipur troops, aided by a detachment of the Mewar Bhil Corps, was sent to reduce his fort of Bagor. Sohan Singh surrendered without firing a shot, and was removed as a State Prisoner to Benares. He was, however, allowed to return to Udaipur on certain con¬ ditions in 1880.

In 1879 an Agreement (No. VII) was concluded with the State pro¬ viding for the suppression of the manufacture of salt in l&ewar; for the pre¬ vention of the import and export of any but British duty paid salt; and for the abolition of any transit duty on such. In return the British Govern¬ ment undertook to pay yearly to the Maharana Rs. 45,000, and to certain jagirdars and others, thropgh the Maharana, Rs. 2,900, and to deliver

Fajputana—Mewar Agency —Udaipur.

*7.

annually at Pachbadra for the use of the Maharana 1,000 maunds of good salt free of all charges.

In lieu of the stipulation in the sixth Article of the agreement, which allowed the Mewar Darbar to purchase 125,000 British Indian maunds of salt at half the full rate of duty, and at a price not exceeding 8 annas a maund, it was subsequently arranged (Government of India, Financial Department's letter No. 1211, dated the 14th June 1879) that a yearly pay¬ ment of Rs. 1,56,250 be made to the Darbar on the understanding that the British Government levy full duty upon the 125,000 maunds of salt which the Darbar is allowed to purchase under that Article. The money is paid to the Darbar from the Ajmer Treasury on the 1st October in each year. The above arrangement is to continue so long as the British Govern¬ ment are satisfied that at least 125,000 maunds of salt paying British duty are annually purchased for the consumption of the people of Mewar. The Darbar on its part, with the view of benefiting its subjects, agreed (in 1880) to abolish the duties hitherto levied on many commodities, and retained them only on opium, cloth, cotton, tobacco, gur, iron, mahua (mhowa), and timber, ganja, and silk cloth (Gazette Notification, dated 5th March 1880). On the 22nd February 18S7, in commemoration of Her Majesty the Queers Jubilee, the Maharana issued a proclamation abolish¬ ing transit dues within his State on all articles except opium. (Gazette Notification, dated 25th March 1887).

Maharana Sajjan Singh was present at the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi on the 1st January 1877, on which occasion he was granted a per¬ sonal salute of twenty-one guns, and in 1881 he was created a Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India.

On the 23rd December 1884 he died in his 26th year, leaving no issue. The Maharanis and Sardars unanimously selected for th e gadi Fateh Singh who, through his father's adoption, belonged to the Sheorati branch of the ruling family. He was then 34 years old. This selection having been accepted and confirmed by the Supreme Government, Fateh Singh was installed on the 4th March 1885. He was invested with full powers of administration in August 1885, and created a Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India in February 1887.

In 1887 the Udaipur State concluded an Agreement (No. VIII) in modi¬ fication of the Extradition Treaty of 1869 with the British Government. The

Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Udaipur.

18

new Agreement provided that in the surrender of offenders from British India to Udaipur the procedure for the time being in force in British India should be followed.

A.line of railway from Chitorgarh on the Rajputana-Malwa Railway to Debari station, about 8 miles from Udaipur, was constructed by the State and opened for traffic in August 1895: it was extended to Udaipur in August 1899. The line is 67*30 miles long and the Maharana retains juris¬ diction over it.

In January 1897 an agreement was concluded with Rai Bahadur Seth Sobhag Mai Dhadha, Banker of Ajmer, under which he receives the surplus collections of the Udaipur and Kherwara Post Offices to the extent of Government Rs. 1,50,000 a year for the purpose of disbursing the monthly pay of the Mewar Bhil Corps. The Seth is paid a sum of Rs. 100 a month by Government for the maintenance of branches at Kherwara and Kotra for the payment of the troops at those stations*

On the occasion of the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the late Queen Victoria’s reign in 1897, Imperial Order of the Crown of India was conferred on the Maharani Sahiba, consort of the pre¬ sent Maharana, while the salute of the Maharana was raised from nineteen to twenty-one guns as a personal distinction.

An agreement dated the 17th October 1901, but taking effect from the 1st January 1898, was entered into between the Bombay, Baroda and Central lndia Railway Company and the Udaipur State providing for run¬ ning powers on the Udaipur-Chitor Railway between the Berach signal and Chitorgarh stations, and for the interchange of rolling stock and traffic and the working of the Chitorgarh Station.

A sum of Rs. 2,12,978 was granted to the Bhumat Chiefs of the Kher¬ wara and Kotra districts by the Government of India in 1900 and 1902 as a famine loan, for the repayment of which the Mewar Darbarmade them¬ selves responsible to the British Government, and agreements were execu¬ ted by the Chiefs concerned. Owing, however, to the general unsatisfac¬ tory condition of the Hilly Tracts, the Government of India subsequently remitted in 1903 a portion of the loan.

Maharana Sir Fateh Singh was present at Delhi on the 1st January I 9°3; was unable to attend the Coronation Darbar owing to indisposi¬ tion

Rajputana—Mewar Agency -Udaipur and Udaipur Feudatory Chiefs .

*9

The area of the Udaipur State is 12,690 square miles, and the popula¬ tion, according to the census of 1901, is 1,018,805 inclusive of Bhils, who number 118,138. The gross annual revenue of the State is estimated to be about Government Rs. 75,00,000 of which Rs. 25,50,000 belong to the Fisc, or State Treasury, and the balance is the income derived by jagirdars and muafidars.

The military force of Udaipur, including irregulars, but exclusive of the feudal quotas of jagirdars, consists (1905) of 56 serviceable and 72 unser¬ viceable guns, 239 artillery men, 500 cavalry, 1,750 infantry, and 799 armed police.

The Maharana of Udaipur is ordinarily entitled to a salute of 19 guns, which was finally approved in Her Majesty’s Order in Council of the 26th June 1867,

Feudatory Chiefs of Mewar.

Ever since the connection of the British Government with Udaipur the Chiefs of that State have been involved in disputes with their nobles, who enjoy privileges and rights which do not prevail to the same extent in any other part of Rajputana. The greater number of the Feudatory Chiefs are descendants of former Ranas. Of these the most important are the Chandawat Chiefs, who are descended from Chanda, and of whom the most powerful is the Rawat of Salumhar . This Chanda, about the middle of the fourteenth century, gave up his claim to the succession in favour of his younger brother, Mokal, reserving for himself the first place in the Councils of the State. The Rawat of Salumbar, therefore, claims the office of chief hereditary councillor; and when the Treaty of 1818 (No. I)was concluded, an attempt was made, but without success, to obtain the guarantee of the British Government to this office being held by the Rawat.

Next in importance to the Chandawat Chiefs are the Saktawats , des¬ cended from Sakta, brother of Rana Partab, who ruled about the middle of the sixteenth century.

At the date of the first Treaty with the British Government these Chiefs had made themselves virtually independent of the Maharana, and one of the first acts of the Political Agent, who was invested with full control, was to draw up the Agreement of May 1818 (No. IX), between the Maha¬ rana and his Chiefs, by which the latter bound themselves to restore all the lands they had usurped or otherwise acquired during the last fifty

20

Rajputana—Mewar Agency- Udaipur Feudatory Chiefs .

years. It was at the same time arranged that the Thakurs should hold available for the Maharana’s service, for three months each year, quotas of two horsemen and four foot soldiers for every Rs. 1,000 of their revenue. The object of the Agreement was to restore territorial posses¬ sion to the footing on which it stood in the year 1766, when the ruin of Udaipur commenced.

The quotas furnished under this agreement were notoriously ineffi¬ cient. Shortly after it was framed, in addition to service, the Maharana levied chhatund or a tax of one-sixth of their revenues ; this was utilised at first to meet the expenses of the marriage of his daughters, but after¬ wards for purposes of police. The Chiefs objected to this tax, which was taken without their consent and was not devoted to the purposes for which it was professedly raised. In 1827, therefore, a new Agreement (No. X) was framed, the principle of which was that the Chiefs should pay the tax of one-sixth of their revenues and be excused half their service ; that is to say, they should in future be bound to serve for three months in the year with only one horseman and two footmen for every Rs. 1,000 of revenue. This agreement was sanctioned by Government as the act of the Maharana and his Chiefs, but was not guaranteed. It was as inopera¬ tive as the Agreement of 1818. The oppressive measures of the Udaipur Government drove many of the Chiefs into rebellion, while the Maharana on his part complained of the failure of his Chiefs to perform their obligations* I11 1840 a third Agreement (No. XI) was signed, only to be replaced by another (No. XII) five years later. Within two years disputes were as violent as ever, the Maharana complaining that the Chiefs did not perform their stipulated service, and the Chiefs alleging that service was demanded of them beyond the period agreed upon, and that their villages were attached and fines imposed on them on groundless and frivolous pre¬ tences.

In 1850 the Maharana confiscated a large portion of the estates of the Rawats of Salumbar and Deogarh for non-performance of their obligations, but his troops were expelled by these Chiefs, who forcibly retook possession of the confiscated villages. The Maharana and his Chiefs applied for the mediation of the British Government, and a full enquiry took place into the causes of dispute. In 1854 Sir Henry Lawrence negotiated a new Agree¬ ment (No. XIII), but this was signed only by the Maharana and four of his principal Chiefs. Its conditions were never fulfilled, and eventually

Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Udaipur Feudatory Chiefs and Dungarpur,

21

Government declared it to be null and void, but guaranteed the protec¬ tion of the British Government to the Chiefs who had signed it. Under this guarantee the Maharana was compelled in 1861 to restore the estates of Mehta Slier Singh which he had confiscated. In 1862 a dispute arose about the succession to Salumbar, Rawat Kesri Singh having died heirless. Eventually Jodh Singh, the Rao of Bamora, succeeded, much against the wishes of the majority of the Salumbar Sardars and the Me war Council of Regency, who appealed in vain to the Government of India to eject the usurper in favour of the Rao of Bhadesar whom they consider¬ ed the rightful heir. The accession of the present Maharana in 1884 was the signal for a renewal of the strife between the Chief and his feuda¬ tories, and their relations have continued unsatisfactory ever since.

(II.) DUNGARPUR.

This family is an offshoot of the House of Udaipur. On the fall of the Moghal Empire, Dungarpur, like other Rajput States, became tributary to the Marathas. It was at first arranged to divide the tribute of Rs. 35,000 levied from it between Sindhia, Holkar, and Dhar, but Dhar ultimately succeeded in establishing its exclusive right to the whole amount. This tributary claim was transferred to the British Government in return for its protection by the Treaty of 1818 (No. XIV) with Jaswant Singh.

The State having fallen into arrears of payment a separate Agree, ment (No. XV) was concluded in 1820 by which a sum of Rs. 35,000 (Salim Shahi) was accepted from the Maharawal in lieu of all arrears, while the annual tribute of the years 1819, 1820, and 1821 was to be paid in three instalments of Rs. 17,000, Rs. 20,000 and Rs, 25,000 in 1820, 1821 and 1822. After 1822'the British Government was to fix the amount of tribute in accordance with the 9th Article of the Treaty of 1818 (No. XIV). The tribute now paid is Rs. 17,500 (Salim Shahi Rs. 35,000). In January 1824 the Chief agreed (No. XVI) to pay, in addition to the above subsidy, the sum of Rs. 8,400 a year for the mainten¬ ance of a local force. But this engagement was never enforced, and was subsequently declared to be obsolete.

As in other States inhabited by wild hill tribes, it became necessary at an early period of the British supremacy to employ a military force to

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Rajpu tana—Mewar Agency —Dungarpur.

coerce the Bhils, who had been excited to rebellion by some of the dis¬ affected nobles. The Bhil Chiefs, however, submitted to terms in 1825 (No. XVII) before actual hostilities commenced.

The Maharawal, Jaswant Singh, was incapable as a ruler, and was be¬ sides addicted to degrading vices. For his incompetency and the distur¬ bances of the peace which he created he was deposed (No. XVIII) in 1825, and his adopted son, Dalpat Singh, grandson of Sawant Singh, Chief of Par- tabgarh, was made Regent. In 1844 the succession to Partabgarh devolved on Dalpat Singh. At this time it was under consideration whether it would be best to unite Dungarpur and Partabgarh in one State, or whether a fresh adoption should be made by the Maharawal of Dungarpur, or whether Partabgarh should escheat to the British Government. Dalpat Singh was at last permitted to adopt, as his successor in Dungarpur, Udai Singh, the infant son of the Thakur of Sabli, and, while ruler of Partabgarh, to continue to be Regent of Dungarpur, during the boy's minority. On this occasion Jaswant Singh made an attempt to recover his authority and to elevate to the gadi the son of Himmat Singh, Thakur of Nandli ; but he was unsuccessful, and the attempt resulted in Jaswant Singh’s removal to Muttra, where he was kept under surveillance with an allowance of Rs. 12,000 a year.

Maladministration was the necessary result of the arrangement by which the regency was left in the hands of Dalpat Singh, who resided at Partabgarh. Accordingly, in 1852, he was removed from all authority in Dungarpur, and the State was put under a Native Agent appointed by the British Government to hold charge of the administration during the remaining years of the minority.

Maharawal Udai Singh, who did good service during the mutiny, attained his majority in 1857. 1 862 he received a Sanad (similar to No.

V), guaranteeing to him the right of adoption. Maharawal Udai Singh died in February 1898, and was succeeded by his grandson, Bijey Singh, the present Chief, who was born on the 17th July 1887. Maharawal Bijey Singh is being educated at the Mayo College. He was present at the Coronation Darbar held at Delhi in 1903. Owing to the minority of the Chief the State is under direct management, the administration being carried on, under the close supervision of the Assistant Resident in Mewar, whose bead-quarters are at Dungarpur, by a State Council of which the Assistant Resident is also President.

Rajputana—Mewar Agency —Dungarpur and Banswara .

23

In 1869 an extradition Treaty (No. XIX) was concluded with the Dungarpur State. But in 1887 an Agreement (No. XX) was framed in modification of the Treaty of 1869, providing that in the extradition of offenders from British India to Dungarpur the procedure for the time being in force in British India should be followed. In February 1903, the Darbar accepted the Border Court Rules of 1877.

In 1903 the Darbar guaranteed the Government Telegraph Department against loss in the construction of a telegraph line from Rutlam to Dungar¬ pur via Banswara.

The Salim Shahi and Chitori currencies were converted into British currency in 1904.

The Maharawal has agreed to give lands for railway purposes free of cost; to cede full jurisdiction in them short of sovereign rights; and to surrender all transit duties on goods passing through his territory. There is however no formal engagement to this effect.

The area of Dungarpur is 1,447 square miles, with a population, accord¬ ing to the census of 1901, of 100,103, including Bhils who number 33,887. The gross bhalsa revenue of the State is about Rs. 1,70,000. No local corps or contingents are kept up at the expense of the State. The military force consists (1905) of 2 serviceable and 5 unserviceable guns, and 204 armed police.

The Chief is entitled to a salute of 15 guns, which was finally approved in Her Majesty’s Order in Council, dated the 26th June 1867.

(III.) BANSWARA.

Banswara was originally part of Mewar, but became independent of it prior to the establishment of the supremacy of the British Government, who recognised Banswara as a separate power. In 1812 the Chief of Banswara offered to become tributary to the British Government on condi¬ tion that the Marathas were expelled ; but no definite relations were formed with him till September 1818, when a Treaty (No. XXI) was concluded, by which, in consideration of the protection of the British Government, Maharawal Umed Singh agreed to act in subordinate co-operation with the British Government, and to settle his affairs in accordance with its advice • to abstain from disputes and political correspondence with other Chiefs ; tp

24

Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Ba nswara*

pay a tribute equal to three-eighths of his revenues ; and to furnish troops when required. The Maharawai, however, denied his obligation to be bound* by this Treaty which was negotiated by his accredited Agent, and although it was declared to be binding on him, it was thought best— especially as the Dhar State had in the meantime, by the Treaty of Badnawar, formally concluded on the ioth January 1819 (see Volume IV, Dhar) ceded to the British Government its tribute claims on Dungarpur and Banswara—to conclude a new Treaty (No. XXII), which was ratified on the 13th February 18x9. By this treaty Banswara came formally under the protection of the British Government. The chief modifications it involved were, that the Maharawai was to pay to the British Government all arrears of tribute due to Dhar or any other State, and annually whatever tribute the British Government might deem adequate to cover the expense of pro¬ tection, provided it did not exceed three-eighths of the revenues ; and that the British Government was to assist in bringing under control any relatives or connections of the Chief, his heirs and successors, who might prove disobedient.

The above provisions were supplemented in 1820, as in the case of Dungarpur, by a separate Agreement (No. XXIII) by which the Maharawai was to pay, in 6 yearly instalments, a sum of Salim Shahi Rupees 35,000 in full satisfaction of all arrears due to Dhar or any other State, while the tribute to the British Government for the years 1819, 1820, 1821, was fixed at Salim Shahi Rupees 17,000, Rupees 20,000, and Rupees 25,000, respect-* ively. On the nth February 1823 another similar Agreement (No. XXIV) was made fixing the tribute for the years 1822 to 1825 as follows ; Salim Shahi Rupees 24,000 ; Rupees 25,000 ; Rupees 26,000 ; Rupees 34,000. From 1825 to 1831 the demand was Salim Shahi Rupees 35,000. At the end of that time the settlement was to be liable to fresh revision in accord- ance with the 9th Article of the Treaty of December 1818 (No. XXII).

In 1831 a fresh arrangement was sanctioned (Government letter of 13th August 1831, to Resident, Indore); the tribute was again in arrears, and the settlement made was for five years. But the Maharawai failed to observe it. In 1836 he owed arrears of tribute amounting to about Salim Shahi Rupees 1,70,000; the country was badly governed, and was im¬ poverished. The Government of India were somewhat inclined to assume the administration; but the Maharawai promised amendment, and in a Kharita dated the 9th June 1836 (No. XXV) undertook the payment of the

Rajputana—Mewar Agency —Banswara.

25

tribute and arrears in instalments decreasing from Salim Shahi Rupees 55,000 in 1836*37 to Rupees 44,385 in 1843-44. Some time after this settlement the Banswara tribute proper is mentioned as being confined to Salim Shahi Rupees 35,000 a year, at which amount it has since stood.

In 1824, an Engagement, identical with that made with Dungarpur, (No. XVI) was effected with Banswara, by which the Chief agreed to pay, in addition to the subsidy, the sum of Rs. 8,400 a year for the maintenance of a local force. The engagement, however, was never enfor¬ ced and was subsequently declared to be obsolete.

Umed Singh was succeeded by his son, Bhawani Singh, who in his turn was succeeded by hi9 adopted heir, Bahadur Singh. The latter adopted Lachhman Singh. Lachhman Singh’s succession to the gctdi was disputed by Man Singh, Thakur of Khandu, who conceived that a son of his own had preferable claims ; but he eventually withdrew his op¬ position on receiving a remission of Rs. 1,300 a year in the tribute 'which he paid to the Banswara State. In 1862, Maharawal Lachhman Singh was granted a Sanad (see No. V) guaranteeing him the right of adoption.

In 1866, a dispute took place between the Chief of Banswara and his feudatory, the Rao of Kusalgarh, relative to an alleged attack by the latter on a Banswara police station, in the course of which a Kusalgarh prisoner was stated to have been released and three men to have been killed. The Rao of Kusalgarh was called upon to give up the released prisoner, and as he failed to comply, his villages in Ratlam were attached. It was subsequently dis¬ covered that the whole story was a fabrication. As a punishment for the deceit practised by the special direction of the Maharawal, the salute to which he was entitled was reduced from fifteen to eleven guns for a period of six years from the 1st August 1869, and he was required to pay a sum of Rs. 6,267 to the Rao of Kusalgarh as compensation for the loss inflicted on him by the attachment of his villages. It was decided that this sum should be made good by annual remissions of the tribute due by Kusalgarh to Banswara, but the tribute was still to be tendered, so as to leave no ground for any future claim to exemption or independence on the part of Kusalgarh. The opportunity was taken about this time to make a rule that Banswara should exercise no interference with the internal administration of the affairs of Kusalgarh, and that the Rao should be allowed to collect his own

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Kajputana—Mewar Agency —Banswara.

customs within his estate: on the other hand, the tribute of Rs. 1,100 per annum due to Banswara from Kusalgarh was to be punctually paid, and all requisitions made upon the Rao by the representative of the British authority when they related to the lawful demands of Banswara were to be satisfied without demur. In addition to these measures a Political Assist¬ ant was deputed to Banswara in direct subordination to the Political Agent, Mewar. His salary and that of his office establishment were defrayed from an increase of Salim Shahi Rs. 15,000 (Government Rs. ir,741-10) made? under Article 9 of the Treaty of 25th December 1818 (No. XXII), to the yearly tribute levied from Banswara. Whatever balance remained of the increased tribute was to have been spent on works of public im¬ provement. In 1884, however, it was decided that in future, as the Politi¬ cal Officer was also in charge of Partabgarh, not more than Rs. 500 a month of his pay .plus a fair proportion of his travelling and office expenses, should be charged against the Banswara tribute. In 1889, owing to the increasing financial embarrassments of the State, the enhanced tribute of Salim Shahi Rupees 15,000 was conditionally reduced to Government Rupees 5,000 and the accumulated savings from the enhanced tribute since 1884, amounting to about Rs. 18,000, were credited to Government in part payment of debt due on amount of arrears of tribute.

The Chief agreed in 1865 to give land free of cost for railway pur¬ poses ; to cede full jurisdiction in them short of sovereign rights ; and to surrender all transit duties on goods passing through his territory. No formal engagement, however, to this effect has been concluded.

An extradition Treaty (No. XXVI) was concluded with Banswara in 1868, but this was modified by the Agreement of 1887 (No. XXVII), which provided that in the extradition of offenders from British India to Banswara the procedure for the time being in force in British India should be fol¬ lowed.

In 1873 a serious affray took place between Banswara and Partabgarh relative to the possession of a border village. An enquiry into the circum¬ stances of the case was held, and it was ascertained that Banswara had committed an unprovoked attack on a village which indisputably belonged to Partabgarh, and had supported its encroachments on Partabgarh terri¬ tory by the production of false evidence. The Maharawal was therefore informed that his full salute could not be restored to him.

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2 7

On the occasion of the Delhi Darbar held on the rst January 1877 the Chief’s permanent salute was fixed at eleven guns; but this was restor¬ ed in 1878 to one of fifteen guns, Maharawal Lachman Singh's personal salute, however, remaining at eleven guns till February 1880, when his full salute was re-granted to him.

In 1883 a set of rules for facilitating the surrender of criminals in the States of Banswara and Partabgarh received the approval of the Govern¬ ment of India.

The differences which had existed between the Maharawal and his Thakurs regarding taxation and points of etiquette were amicably settled in 1883 (No. XXVIII). It was’decided that the ancient custom in regard to ceremonial observances should prevail in future. The land revenue was reduced by four annas in the rupee. The indefensible system of “ Polri Chittis ” and the issue of new “ Pattas” to Thakurs on succession were abolished. The families and relatives of the Thakurs were allowed the right of adoption. The Sardars in return promised compliance in future with all reasonable behests of the Darbar, such as surrender of criminals, etc.

After the famine of 1900, it was found necessary, owing to serious financial embarrassment and mal-administration, to place the State under the direct control of an Assistant to the Resident and a Council selected by Government. A loan of Rs. 2,50,000 was advanced by Government, which is being repaid by instalments of Rs. 25,000 a year. AH miscel¬ laneous debts have been paid off, and the administration is being gradually reformed. In 1904 the depreciated Salim Shahi currency was converted into British currency.

In the same year the Darbar agreed to guarantee the Government Telegraph Department against loss in the construction of a telegraph line from Rutlam to Dungarpur via Banswara.

Maharawal Lachhman Singh died on the 29th April I 9 ° 5 > anc ^ was suc¬ ceeded by his eldest son, the present Maharawal, Shimbhu Singh, who was born in 1869. He was invested with ruling powers on the nth January 1906.

Including its feudatory of Kusalgarh, the area of Banswara is 1,946 sciuare miles; its population, by the census of 190*; is ib 5 > 25 °> including

Rajputana — Mewar Agency —Banswara and Pattabgarh ,

104,329 Bhils; and its gross Khalsa revenue about Government Rs. 1,70,000. The State possesses (1905) 6 unserviceable guns.

The Chief is entitled to a salute of 15 guns, which was finally approved in Her Majesty's Order in Council, dated the 26th June 1S67.

(IV) PARTABGARH.

The Maharawat of Partabgarh is descended from a junior branch of the Udaipur House. -From the time of-the establishment of the Maratha power in Malwa the Chief of Partabgarh paid tribute to Holkar. The first con¬ nection of the British Government with this State was formed in 1804 (No. XXIX), the Chief then on the gadi being Sawant Singh ; but this alliance was dissolved under the policy introduced by Lord Cornwallis of withdrawing from connection with the Western Rajput States. Partabgarh, however, was again taken under protection by the Treaty of October 1818 (No. XXX). In lieu of the local force of fifty horse and two hundred foot, •stipulated for in Article 4 of the Treaty, the Chief engaged (No. XXXI) in 1823 to pay an annual subsidy of Rs. 12,000 till the year 1826, after which the subsidy was to be doubled. But this engagement was never enforced, and in 1840 it was abrogated and the original obligation of the 4th Article of the Treaty of 1818 was declared to be still operative (Government letter No. 1480, dated the 30th November 1840).

Under the 4th Article of the Treaty of Mandsaur (Mandisor) [see Vol. IV, Indore), the British Government acquired a right to the tribute levied by Holkar in Partabgarh. In consideration, however, of the politi¬ cal influence lost by Holkar under that Treaty it was resolved to account to him annually for the amount of the tribute, which is therefore paid to him from the British treasury. The present tribute is Rs. 36,350 {Salim Shahi Rupees 72,700), but the British Government continues to pay to the Indore State Rs. 57,874-3-2, which was the equivalent of Salim Shahi Rupees 72,700 at the time when the original arrangement with Holkar was made.

Sawant Singh died in 1844 and was succeeded by his grandson, Dalpat Singh. The latter had previously succeeded to the State of Dungarpur on the deposition of Jaswant Singh by whom he had been adopted. On his succession to Partabgarh he relinquished Dungarpur to Udai Singh, son of

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the Thakur of Sabli. In 1862 Dalpat Singh was guaranteed (see No. V) the right of adoption.

The Darbar agreed in 1865 to give land for railway purposes free of cost; to cede in them full jurisdiction short of sovereign rights ; and to sur¬ render all transit duties on goods passing through their territory. But no formal agreement was concluded on either point.

Maharawat Dalpat Singh died in 1864 and was succeeded by his son, Udai Singh, then seventeen years of age. Udai Singh died without issue on the 15th February 1890. Raghunath Singh, Maharaj of Arnod (under Partabgarh), aged 32, being the nearest surviving relative of the late Chief, was selected as his successor, and the choice was confirmed by the British Government. He was invested with full powers on the 10th Janu¬ ary 1891, but owing to the extravagances of Udai Singh and to the loss of revenue caused by the famine of 1899-1900 it has become necessary for the British Government to exercise through its Political Officers some control over the finances of the State.

An extradition Treaty (No. XXXII) was concluded with Partabgarh in 1869, but this was modified in 1887 by an Agreement (No. XXXIII) which provided that in the extradition of offenders from British India to Partab¬ garh the procedure for the time being in force in British India should be followed.

In 1 883 a set of rules for facilitating the arrest and surrender of crimi¬ nals in the States of Banswara and Partabgarh received the approval of the Government of India. An agreement was recorded by the State on the 7th September 1903 notifying its acceptance of the Border Court rules of 1877.

In 1904 the local Salim Shahi currency was replaced by British currency.

The area of the State is 886 square miles; the population, according to the census of 1901, is 52,025, including 11,513 Bhils ; and the gross Khalsa revenue Rs, 2,20,000. No local corps or contingents are maintained at the expense of the .State.

The military force of the State, excluding jagirdars’ levies, consists (1905) of 13 gunners, 19 unserviceable guns, 22 cavalry, and 76 infantry.

The Chief receives a salute of 15 guns, which was finally approved in Her Majesty’s Order in Council cf the 26th June 1867.

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Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Udaipur-- No. I.

No. I.

Treaty between the Honourable the English East India Company and Maharana Bheem Sing, Rana of Oudey- pore, concluded by Mr. Charles Theophilus Metcalfe, on the part of the Honourable COMPANY, in virtue of full powers granted by His Excellency the Most Noble the Marquis of Hastings, k.g., Governor-General, and by Thakoor Ajeet Sing, on the part of the Maharana, in virtue of full powers conferred by the Maharana aforesaid— 181S.

Article i.

There shall be perpetual friendship, alliance, and unity of interests between the two States from generation to generation, and the friends and enemies of one shall be the friends and enemies of both.

Article 2.

The British Government engages to protect the principality and terri¬ tory of Oudeypore.

Article 3.

The Maharana of Oudeypore will always act in subordinate co-opera¬ tion with the British Government, and acknowledge its supremacy and will not have any connection with other Chiefs or States. ’

Article 4.

The Maharana of Oudeypore will not enter into anv negociation with any Chief or State without the knowledge and sanction 3 of the British Government; but his usual amicable correspondence with friends and rela¬ tions shall continue.

Article 5.

The Maharana of Oudevpore will not commit aggressions upon any one ; and jf by accident a dispute arise with any one, ‘it shall be submitted to the arbitration and award of the British Government. - - !

Article 6.

One-fourth of the revenues of the actual territory of Oudeypore shall be paid annually to the British Government as tribute for five years - and after that term three-eighths in perpetuity. The Maharana will not have any connection with any other power on account of tribute - and if anv one advance claims of that nature, the British Government engages to reply to

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Article 7.

Whereas the Maharana represents that portions of the dominions of Oudeypore have fallen by improper means into the possession of others, and solicits the restitution of those places; the British Government, from a want of accurate information, is not able to enter into any positive engagement on this subject, but will always keep in view the renovation of the prosperity of the State of Oudeypore and after ascertaining the nature of each case, will use its best exertions for the accomplishment of that object, on every occasion on which it may be proper to do so. Whatever places may thus be restored to the State of Oudeypore, by the aid of the British Government, three-eighths of their revenues shall be paid in perpetuity to the British Government.

Article 8.

The troops of the State of Oudeypore shall be furnished according to its means, at the requisition of the British Government.

Article 9.

The Maharana of Oudeypore shall always be absolute ruler of his own country, and the British jurisdiction shall not be introduced into that principality.

Article 10.

The present Treaty of ten articles, having been concluded at Delhi, and signed and sealed by Mr. Charles Theophilus Metcalfe and Thakoor Ajeet Sing Bahadoor, the ratifications of the same by His Excellency the Most Noble the Governor-General and Maharana Bheem Sing shall be mutually delivered within a month from this date.

Done at Delhi , this 13th day oj 'January, A.D . j8i8.

Governor- General’s Small Seal.

(Sd.)

C. T. Metcalfe.

L. S.

(Sd.)

Thakoor Ajeet Sing.

(Sd.)

Hastings.

Ratified by His Excellency the Governor-General, this 22nd day January x 8 1 8 , in Camp at G ocher.

of

(Sd.) J. Adam,

Secretary to the Governor*General.

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Rajputana — Mewar Agency - Udaipur.—No- II.

No. II.

Agreement entered into by Lieutenant-Colonel Lockett, Agent to the Governor General' for the States of Rajpootana, on the part of the Honourable Company, and Mehta Shere Sing Purdhan, Sham Nath Purohit, and Rai Chirunjee Lall, the accredited Agents of the Government of Oudeypore, for continuing in the possession of the British Government for a further period of eight years, viz., from 31st May 1833 to 31st May 1841, that portion of the Oudeypore lands comprised in the tract called Mugra Mairwarra. Con¬ cluded at Beawur on the 7th March 1833,. with the consent, of both parties.

Article i.

The arrangements now in force for the management of the villages comprised in the Oudeypore share of Mugra Mairwarra to continue for a- further period of eight years as stated above.

Article 2.

As the existing arrangement entails upon the British Government considerable expense, while it tends to the increased advantage of the State of Oudeypore, it is stipulated and agreed that the Durbar of Oudey¬ pore shall pay to the British Government, in addition to the sum of Rupees 15,000 hitherto annually paid by them to defray the expenses- of the Can¬ tonment of Beawur, the further sum of Rupees 5,000 per annum ; or in all Rupees 20,000, which will cover the expenses of the collection of the revenues also for eight years longer.

Article 3.

Two Mootsuddies shall always remain in attendance upon Major Hall for the purpose of examining the reports of the collections from the villages in the Oudeypore share of Mairwarra ; and they shall prepare and compare the accounts of collections from those villages with the Mootsuddies of the British Government.

Article 4..

.A copy of this Agreement shall be transmitted to the Durbar of Oudeypore after the sanction of the Right Honourable the Governor- General shall have been obtained.

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No. III.

Kharita from His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor- General of India to His Highness Maharana Dhiraj Sajjan Singh, g.c.s.l, of Oudeypore, dated the 16th October 1883.

My honoured and valued friend,

I have had under long and careful consideration the Kharita ” which Your Highness addressed on the 24th B'ebruary 1882 to my Officiating Agent in Rajputana, with reference to the district of Meywar-Mairwarra. In the year 1881 a somewhat similar representation from Your Highness received my full attention. I then caused my Agent in Rajputana to com¬ municate to Your Highness my opinion that the tenure on which the British Government administers the district of Meywar-Mairwarra was a matter involving questions of intricacy, and that a discussion about it did not appear to be expedient, At the same time I expressed my desire of removing, as far as possible, all difficulties connected with the adjustment of the accounts of the district. With this view I determined that the revenues of Meywar-Mairwarra should in future be accepted in full discharge of contributions due from the Oudeypore State towards the Meywar Bhil Corps, the Mairwarra Battalion, and the cost of the administration of the district itself. I further consented to forego a claim on Your Highness for arrears amounting to more than Rs. 76,000, on the understanding that in future the system of rendering accounts of the district to Your High¬ ness should be discontinued as tending to give rise to unprofitable discus¬ sions about small matters.

Your Highness, while cordially recognising the liberal spirit in which this decision had been conceived, expressed an apprehension lest your rights of sovereignty over Meywar-Mairw r arra should be impaired in the eyes of your subjects bv a discontinuance of the former system of rendering accounts. Moreover, "Your Highness anticipated, in view of a revision of the current revenue settlement of the district, that the new arrangements might not ultimately prove to be profitable to the Oudeypore State. Your Highness therefore suggested as an alternative plan that territorial exchan¬ ges should be arranged between Your Highness and the Maharaja Sindia in order to transfer to you certain outlying villages which are now posses¬ sed by the Gwalior Darbar, and in consideration for which Your Highness would be prepared to cede Meywar-Mairwarra to the British Government in full sovereignty.

My friend ! It will always give the greatest gratification to the re¬ presentative of Her Majesty the Queen-Empress in this country to meet to the utmost the wishes of a Chief so loyal and enlightened as Your High¬ ness. But the, careful enquiries which I have instituted have shown that the territorial exchanges indicated by Your Highness could not at the present time be conveniently carried out. I have therefore reluctantly been compelled to give up the idea.

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Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Ud Nos; III & IV.

It has, however, been suggested to me that the arrangements made in the year 1881 would be more agreeable to Your Highness if they were rendered more explicit by distinct assurance that they were not intended to prejudice or affect in any way Your Highness’s rights of sovereignty over the Meywar-Mairwarra District. Such an assurance I now readily give, and I trust that it may remove from Your Highness’s mind all uneasiness in this matter. The revision of the current settlement in the whole of Ajmere-Mairwarra has recently been under my consideration, and I am of opinion that in Meywar-Mairwarra no great enhancement of the revenue demand can be expected. But to provide against such a contingency, I am willing to undertake that, if the receipts from the district should at any time exceed Rs. 66,000 per annum, which sum represents the amount of the contributions payable by Your Highness on account of its administration and of the Meywar Bhil Corps and the Mairwarra Battalion, the surplus proceeds shall be paid over to the Oudeypore State. The Resident in Meywar will also be instructed to annually inform Your Highness in a u Kharita ” of the amount of the revenues of the Meywar-Mairwarra District during each year as it closes. I need not, however, explain to Your Highness that this statement will be furnished not in order to revive the system of rendering and examining accounts which has been found in¬ convenient in the past, but merely for Your Highness’s perusal and infor¬ mation.

I feel assured that Your Highness will receive this statement of my views on an important and difficult matter in the cordial and loyal spirit which has always marked Your Highness’s relations with the British Government.

I beg to express the high consideration which I entertain for Your Highness, and to subscribe myself.

Your Highness’s sincere friend, Simla; | R 1 PON,

The 16th October 1883 .J Viceroy and Governor-General of India.

No. IV.

Translation of a Kharita from His Highness the Maharana of Oodeypore to H is Excellency the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, dated 13th November 1883.

After compliments .—I have received, in reply to the request which I addressed to Your Excellency with reference to the arrangement notified in 1881, affecting the district of Meywar-Mairwarra, Your Excellency’s

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35

kind and friendly Kharita, dated the 16th October 1883, in which you assure me. that the wish of the Darbar for the exchange of the district is not conveniently at the present time practicable ; that the arrangement which has now been made is not intended to interfere with or affect the sovereign rights of the Darbar over the tract; that if at any time the revenue of the district shall exceed the sum of Rs. 66,000 yearly, which sum is payable by the Darbar on account of management charges, the Meywar Bhil Corps and the Mairwarra Battalion, the surplus will be paid to the Oodeypore State ; and that the Resident in Meywar will be instructed to convey by Kharita at the end of each year intimation regarding the revenue of Meywar-Mairwarra ; while with regard to myself, after alluding in cour¬ teous terms to my loyalty, you were good enough to say that you would always find much pleasure in being able to gratify my wishes.

2. Regarding Meywar-Mairwarra requests have for a considerable period been preferred, but it has been reserved for Your Excellency's administration to take the matter into consideration, and to devise an arrangement favorable to me so far as present circumstances permit. I have from the first felt assured of your kind and liberal feelings, and this reliance has been further strengthened by . the conveyance of the kind intimation that, in the future, the Representative of Her Majesty the Queen-Empress in this country will, in the matter of the achievement of my wishes, evince the utmost consideration. For which assurance l have the pleasure to tender Your Excellency my thanks.

No. V.

Adoption Sunnud granted to Rana Sumbhoo Singh of Meywar (Oudeypore)—1862.

Her Majesty being desirous that the Governments of the- several Princes and Chiefs of India who now govern their own territories should be perpetuated, and that the representation and dignity ofitheir Houses should be continued, I hereby, in fulfilment of this, desire, convey to you the as¬ surance that, on failure of natural heirs, the adoption by yourself and future Rulers of your State of a successor according to Hindoo law and to the customs of your race will be recognized and confirmed.

Be assured that nothing shall disturb the engagement thus made to you, so long as your House is loyal to the Crown and faithful to the con¬ ditions of the Treaties, grants or engagements which record its obligations to the British Government.

Dated nth March 1862. (Sd.) Canning,

Similar Sanads were granted to Dungarpur, Banswara, Partabgarh, Jaipur, Kishangarb, Jodhpur, Jisalmer, Bundi, -Kotah, Jhalawar, Shahpura, Bharatpur, Karauli, Alwar, Dholpur, Bikaner, and Sirohi.

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Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Udaipur— No. VI.

No. VI.

Extradition Treaty between the British Government and His Highness Sumbhoo Sing, Maharana of OuDEYPORE, Meywar, his children, heirs, and successors, executed on the one part by Lieutenant-Colonel Alex¬ ander Ross Elliot Hutchinson, Officiating Political Agent of Meywar, under authority from Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Harte Keatinge, c.s.i. & v.c., Governor-General’s Agent for the States of Rajpootana, in virtue of full powers to that effect vested in him by His Excellency the Right Honorable Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence, Baronet, g.c.b. & g.c.s.i., Viceroy and Governor- General of India, and on his own part by the Maharana Sumbhoo Sing Bahadoor— 1868.

Article i.

That any person, whether a British or Foreign subject, committing a heinous offence in British territory, and seeking shelter within the limits of the Meywar State, shall be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Government to the former on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 2.

That any person, being a subject of Meywar, committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Meywar State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Govern¬ ment to the former on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 3.

' That any person other than a Meywar subject committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Meywar State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended and the case investigated by such Court as the British Government may direct. As a general rule, such cases will be tried by the Court of the Political Agent in whom the political supervision of Meywar may be invested.

Article 4.

> That in no case shall either Government be bound to surrender any person accused. of a heinous offence, except on requisition duly made by, or by the authority of, the Government within whose territories the offence shall be charged to have been committed, and also upon such evidence of

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criminality as, according to the laws of the country in which the person accused shall be found, would justify his apprehension and sustain the charge if the offence had been there committed.

Article 5.

That the following offences be deemed as coming within the category of heinous offences :—

1. Murder.

2. Attempt to murder.

3. Culpable homicide under aggrava¬

ting circumstances.

4. Thuggee.

5. Poisoning.

6. Rape.

7. Causing grievous hurt.

8. Child-stealing.

9. Selling females.

10. Dacoitee.

11. Robbery.

12. Burglary.

Tava- 13. Cattle-theft.

14. Arson.

15. Forgery,

16. Counterfeiting coin or uttering

base coin.

17. Criminal breach of trust.

18. Criminal misappropriation of pro¬

perty.

19. Abetting the above offences, Article 6.

The expenses of any apprehension, detention, or surrender, made in virtue of the foregoing stipulations, shall be borne and defrayed by the Government making the requisition.

Article 7.

The above Treaty shall continue in force until either of the high con¬ tracting parties shall give notice to the other of its wish to terminate it.

Article 8.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect any Treaty now existing between the high contracting parties, except so far as any Treaty may be repugnant thereto.

Done at Oudeypore this sixteenth day of December in the year of Our Lord 1868, corresponding with the third day of the light portion of the month of Poos, Sumbut 1925.

(Sd.) A, R. E. Hutchinson, Lieut.-CoL,

Offg. Poltl. Agent , Meywar.

Seal and signature of the Maharana of Oudeypore.

(Sd.) Mayo,

Viceroy and Govr.~Genl. of India.

This Treaty was ratified by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor- General of India, at Fort William, on the 22nd of January 1869.

(Sd,) W. S. Seton-Karr,

Secy . to Govt . of India.

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Rajputana—Mewar Agency—'No* VII.

No. VII.

Meywar Salt Agreement, dated the 12th February 1879. Ratified the 8th May 1879.

Article i.

His Highness the Maharana of Oodeypore agrees to suppress and abso¬ lutely prohibit and prevent the manufacture of salt within any part of the Meywar State, from the date on which this Agreement comes into force.

Provided that if at any subsequent time His Highness the Maharana desires to reconstruct and re-open works sufficient for the manufacture of a quantity of edible salt not exceeding 15,000 maunds annually, the British Government, on receiving notice not less than twelve months beforehand, will allow certain works selected by officials of the Maharana to be re¬ opened under proper safeguards and conditions. Returns of the outturn of such works shall be furnished annually to the British Government.

Article 2.

His Highness the Maharana agrees to prevent the import into, and export from, Meywar of any salt whatever other than salt on which duty has been levied by the British Government and the one thousand.maunds of salt mentioned in Article 6.

Article 3.

No transit duty shall be levied within the Meywar State upon salt upon which duty has been levied by the British Government.

Article 4.

In consideration of the faithful and effective observance of the conditions specified in Articles 1 and 2 of this Agreement, the British' Government agree to pay yearly to His Highness the Maharana of Oodeypore the follow¬ ing sums in British currency :—

For compensation for loss of revenue to the State, and to landholders caused by the suppression of the salt-works so long as all salt-works shall remain closed in Meywar—Rupees two thousand and nine hundred (2,900). And His Highness the Maharana agrees to distribute out of the sum of rupees two thousand and nine hundred aforesaid, the sums allotted to the several jagirdars and others entitled to compensation in accordance with Schedule A attached to this agreement.

For the charges which may be incurred by His Highness the Maharana in preventing the re-opening of the suppressed works or the extension of any works, hereafter opened by permission, and in preventing the illicit export of salt—Rupees ten thousand (io,oop).

Article 5.

In consideration of the effective observance by His Highness the Maharana of Oodeypore of the conditions specified in Article 3 of this

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Agreement, and having regard to the probable diminution of the Maharana’s present revenue from transit duties upon salt, which is to be anticipated from the levying of the British duty at the salt sources in Marwar, and elsewhere, the British Government agree to pay to His Highness the Maha- rana annually the sum of Rupees thirty-five thousand (35,000).

Article 6 .

The British Government agree to permit His Highness the Maharana of Oodeypore to purchase annually from the salt-works at Pachbadra, for the consumption of the people of his State, at a price which shall not exceed a maximum of eight annas per maund, one hundred and twenty-five thou¬ sand (1,25,000) British Indian maunds of salt, in equal half-yearly instal¬ ments. The British duty on the salt thus purchased shall be levied at half the full rate of duty at the time leviable at the works from which the salt is supplied.

Provided that, in the event of any salt-works being re-opened in Meywar, under the 1st Article of this Agreement, the estimated yield of those works may, if the British Government so desire, be deducted from the quantity of salt allotted under this Article.

The British Government also undertake to deliver annually at Pach¬ badra, for the use of His Highness the Maharana, one thousand maunds of salt of good quality, free of all charges whatsoever.

The salt mentioned in this article shall be forthwith removed into the Meywar State, and shall not be re-exported therefrom.

Article 7.

If any considerable stocks of salt be proved to exist within the Meywar State, when this Agreement comes into force, the Maharana will, if so required by the British Government, take possession of such stocks, and will give the owners thereof the option either of transferring the salt to the British Government at such equitable valuation as His Highness may fix in concurrence with the Political Agent, or of paying the said Agent such duty not exceeding two rupees eight annas per maund on such salt as the Gover¬ nor-General in Council may fix. In the event of the owners aforesaid accepting the latter alternative, they shall be allowed to retain the salt on which duty so provided may be paid, but not otherwise.

Article 8 .

In the event of its being proved by experience that the arrangements made in accordance with this Agreement by His Highness the Maharana of Oodeypore for the safety of the British salt revenue are practically insuffi¬ cient, or in the event of its being proved to the full satisfaction of the British Government, that the quantity of salt provided for the consumption and use of the people of the Meywar State in Article'6 is materially insufficient, this Agreement will be open to revision.

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Article 9. *

This Agreement is to come into force from a date to be fixed hereafter by the British Government.

SCHEDULE A.

List of Jagirdars and others entitled to compensation on account of the suppression of the salt-works in Meywar under Article 4 of the Agree - ment between the British Government and His Highness SujjUN SlNGH, Maharana of Oodeypore .

Amount

Name of Jagirdars, &c.

of com-

Remarks.

pensation.

Oodeypore Rs.

a.

P-

Rs.

x. Chief of Juwasa

80

0

O

2, „ Para

80

0

0

3, ,, Madree . * .

127

8

0

4. „ Chanee .

21

4

0

5, „ Thanna

8

0

0

6. ,, Joorah

375

0

0

7. >, Oghna

98

0

0

8. ,, Panurwa ,

328

0

0

Total

1,117

12

0 “

British currency

900

9. Jagirdar of Kalias .

390

10. Rawut of Asin . •

500

i

On account of Bhoj Sagur Bhate- ru, Gopjl Sagur Dulapura, Thal- !an, Ameshar, Bursari, &c.

21. Village of Rugnathpura

i 5 o

12. Thakur of Sardargarh .

So

13. ,, Badnor

175

On account of Karsada, Chandra, Jarura Khera, Ropura, Jabarka, Tonkurwar, &c.

14. Jagirdar of Dholi .

•

175

15. Rawut of Sagramgarh .

,

120

On account of Sagramgarh, Kan-

pura, Gulabpura, etc.

Carried over

2,300

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4i

List of Jagirdars and others entitled to compensation on account of the suppression of the salt-works in Meywar, &c .—continued.

Names of Jagirdars, &c.

Amount of com¬ pensation.

Remarks.

Brought forward

Rs.

2,360

1 6. Rawut of Batharra

•

IS

17. Charnus of Jeitpura . •

•

75

18. Village of Nathji-ka-Khera .

•

6

19. Baba Surut Singh of Kerjoli

•

2

2o. Rawut of Kotharia • ♦

•

2

On account of Jar.

at. Maharaj of Bhonas

•

X

22. Rawut of Deogarh . .

•

•

1

On account of Leswa.

23. Jagirdar of Go das • •

•

%

2

24. Charans of Khera . .

•

9

30

25 Village of Kanwalias • .

•

X

26. Baba Gaj Singh of Salera •

2

27. Jagirdar of Nadsi •

1

28. Rawut of Gian gar h « •

*

S

29. „ Kanor « « •

•

3

30. Jagirdar of Lachora . •

•

X

31. „ Dowlutgarh . «

•

4

32. „ Motras

♦

70

33. Rawut of Bohera . •

•

2

On account of Bansra.

34 Maharaj of Bhindur . •

•

5

On account of Par.

35. Rawut of Bemali . • .

•

3

36. Raja of Kharera .

•

4

37. Rawtit of Meja . . •

•

•

3

38. Jagirdar of Rampura . •

•

•

20

Carried Over

2,618

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Rajputana— Mewar Agency— Udaipur— Nos. VII & VIII.

List of Jagirdars and others entitled to compensation on account of the suppression of the salt-works in Meywar , &c. —concluded.

Names of Jagirdars, &c.

Amount of com¬ pensation.

Remarks.

Brought forward

Ra.

2,6x8

39. Raja of Banera

40. Rao of Amet ...

xo

On account of Kimdal, Kalo^si,

1

Musi, Zorawarpura, &c.

On account of Nari.

41. Jagirdar of Lamba

S

42. Babaji of Ghurla

6

43. Thakur Of Rupaheli

21

44. Maharaj of Kheria ...

5

45. Village of Pachuria-Khera

2

46. Jagirdar of Tilolia «♦*

1

47. Village of Dopura

1

4

48. Darbar on account of Crown lands

2:0

49. Jagirdar of Negra ...

3

50. Village of Baroba ...

4

51. „ Kaota

10

Total

2,900

No. VIII.

Agreement supplementary to the Treaty of 1869 regarding Extradition— 1887.

Wheieas a treaty relating to the extradition of offenders was conclu¬ ded on the 22nd January 1869 between the British Government and the Oodeypore State : And whereas the procedure prescribed by the treaty for the extradition of offenders from British India to the Oodeypore State has been found by experience to be less simple and effective than the procedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders in force in British India: It is hereby agreed between the British Government and the Oodey¬ pore State that the provisions of the treaty prescribing a procedure for the extradition of offenders shall no longer apply to cases of extradition frpm British India to the Oodeypore State, but that the procedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders for the time being in force in Bri¬ tish India shall be followed in ever}’ such case.

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43

Signed at Oodeypore on the nineteenth day of July A. D.. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven.

Seat

(Sd.) S. B. Miles, Lieut.-Col., j

Seal.

Off?. Resident , Meywar\

(Sd.) In Vernacular, Maharana of Oodeypore.

(Sd.) DUFFERIN,

Viceroy and Govr.-Genl. of India.

This Agreement was approved and confirmed by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor-General of India at Fort William on the twenty* eighth day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight.

(Sd.) H. M. Durand,

Secy, to Govt . of India,

No. IX.

Captain Tod’s Kaulnamah of 4th May 1818.

1st .—All lands Khalsa obtained since the troubles and all lands seized by one Chief from another shall be restored..

and .—All new Rukhwaree, Bhoom, Lagut, shall be renounced.

3rd. —Dan, Biswah, the right of the Government,, shall be renounced from this day ; such belongs to the Durbar alone.

4th —No Chiefs shall permit thefts in their estates. They shall enter, tain no thieves, home or foreign, as Mogeas, Baorees, Thorees, &c., nor shall, any be permitted to remain, but those who may return to honest pur¬ suits. Should any of them revert tO' their old haunts, they shall instantly be cut off. All property stolen shall be made good by him in whose estate the theft is committed.

Home or foreign merchants, all Kafilas, Beoparees, Bunjaras,who enter the country, shall be protected. They shall in.no ways be injured or- molested. Who ever offends against this his estate shall be confiscated.

6th —According to command, at home or abroad, service shall be per¬ formed. The Chiefs shall be formed in four "divisions : each shall remain in attendance on the Durbar for three months, and then be dismissed to their homes. Once a year a general assembly of the. Chiefs shall take place. It shall be on the festival of Dusserah, commencing io days previous; and 20 days subsequent, with the exception of the Omrahs on duty, they shall be permitted to retire to their homes. On urgent occasions, or when their services are required, all shall obey the summons to the Presence.

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All feudatories (puttaet), relations, and kindred holding by Sun- nud from the Durbar shall perform separate service. They shall not perform with or remain united in the larger fees (puttas) of others. Relations and inferior vassals of Chiefs from whom they hold in fee to them shall their services be rendered.

8th .—No Chiefs shall oppress or commit. violence on their ryots.. There shall be no exactions or fines : this is ordained.

What has been executed by Ajeet Sing, sanctioned and approved of by the Durbar, all shall agree to.

joth .—Whoever shall depart from the above, the Prince shall punish; in this the fault will not lay in the Durbar. Whoever fails, on him be the oath of Eklungjee and the Sree Durbar.

Signed by the Maharana » Captain Tod , and 33 Chiefs,

No. X.

Kaulnamah (Agreement) between the Maharana of Oudey- PORE and his Chiefs, negociated by Captain Cobbe, Political Agent, Meywar, and submitted for sanction in April 1827.

The Covenant between the Maharana B.heem Singh and the Chiefs, Jaghiredars, &c., of Meywar, which was contracted in 1818 and received the sanction of the British Government, having been found insufficient to regu¬ late the relative rights and duties of the respective parties, His Highness and the Chiefs unanimously agree to the following additional Articles, and solicit for them the sanction of Government

1st —The chatoun shall be levied at the rate of one-sixth of the actual produce, and shall be paid regularly in half-yearly kists; beyond this contri¬ bution no claim or arbitrary fine shall be inflicted.

and .—Every Sirdar accompanied by half the quota he is by Sunnud bound to produce, shall do personal service in his turn for three months in each year; at the expiration of his tour he will be permitted by His High¬ ness to retire to his jaghire.

3rd .—Foreign Beoparees, &c., &c., travelling through Meywar will give notice to and place themselves under the protection of the proprietor or local authorities of the village where they halt, who will be held respon¬ sible for their property; this will not extend to such persons as may encamp at a distance from the village without giving notice.

4th .—The Sirdars, &c., will take from their ryots half the produce as is done in the Khalsa ; if this be objected to the ryots will pay one-third and Burrar as usual,

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Rajputana— Mewar Agency— Udaipur—Ho. XI.

5^.~We will settle the accounts of our kamdars, puttails, &c., with justice.

< 5 ^.~No village shall be sequestrated without just cause.

7/ h ,—If any Chief shall offend, the punishment shall be proportioned to the crime.

5 M.—All Bhoom granted prior tq 1722 Sumbut shall be considered valid.

pM.~Dhoose, Rozeena, Dustuks, &c., shall not be served on any Sir¬ dar from the provincial kutcherries, but when requisite shall be issued by the Minister.

/oM.—Surna (or Sanctuary) shall remain on the established footing, but shall not extend to murderers.

//. 5 .^This was not signed by the contracting parties until 1839, when it was signed by both and countersigned by Colonel Robinson, Political Agent, as witness of its having been duly executed in his presence.

No. XI.

Kaulnamah or Agreement between the Maharana and his Chiefs, signed in presence of Major Robinson, Officiate ing Political Agent in Meywar, on the ist February 1840.

On Bysack bud 14th, Sumbut 1874, or May 1818, a Kaulnamah of the Articles was concluded through the mediation of Captain Tod, bearing the signature of the Maharana and his Chiefs for the mutual benefit of the con¬ tracting parties.

As in several instances the Chiefs have lost sight of the terms of that agreement, and their conduct has been at variance with it, the Maharana has agreed that a new Kaulnamah should be drawn up with the advice and con-? currence of Captain Cobbe, introducing therein the clauses of the original agreement with such additional Articles as may be deemed beneficial both for His Highness and the Chiefs ; that on the Dusserah festival the whole of the Chiefs shall assemble and the Articles of the Kaulnamah be read and explained to every Chief, and their signature affixed to the same, as also that of His Highness : that the Political Agent should also be requested by the Maharana and the Chiefs to sign and witness, to ensure the due observance of the terms of the Kaulnamah, This agreement \vas drawn up several years ago, but was not signed either by the Maharana, the Chiefs, or the Political Agent. Now, at the request of the Nobles and Chiefs pf Meywar, His High¬ ness the Maharana Sirdar Singh approves and confirms the said Kaulnamah without making any additions or nitrations to \t t and the same has been

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formally executed in the presence of Major Robinson, Officiating Political Agent in Meywar, on Mahbud k3th Sumbut, 1896, or 1st February :840f and has been d ; uly signed by the Maharana and the Nobles and Chiefs of Meywar. _

Additional Articles for the benefit of both parties.

t. In the 9th Article of the first Kaulnamah, it is written that no Chiefs shall oppress or commit violence on their ryots; that all new dund, barar exactions, levied in times of commotion, shall cease. As they have not acted up to this engagement, and through their oppression many ryots have been driven from Meywar, it is ordained that they shall in future desist from such-proceedings, which will induce the ryots to re-settle and tend to the increase of the revenue of their puttahs and the prosperity of the country.

2. It is customary for every Chief to remain with his quota of troops in attendance on the Durbar for three months in the year. This shall conti¬ nue in force, and no Chief shall be detained at Oudeypore beyond the sti¬ pulated period of' service, as by their detention the Chiefs are subjected to additional expense and trouble. It is optional, with the Durbar to excuse the attendance of any Chief;, however, in doing so, the Durbar will not send for another in his room until the expiration of the period the Chief thus excused from duty was to attend. The Chiefs, shall be bound, to main,- tain the full number of followers; if they furnish a less number they will subject themselves to the displeasure of His Highness;

3. The three-eighths from the revenue collections of’the khalsa lands-: are paid by the Durbar to the British Government for the protection of’ Meywar from foreign enemies,- not a fraction is taken from the jaghiredars- on this account. The payment of the tribute as here stated is exclusively for the protection of the country against foreign invasion, as the troops of. the Chiefs are wholly inadequate for this purpose, the Chiefs- participating, largely in the benefit thus secured. In former times, a chout was paid to the Dhukhnees, who were a source of great annoyance to the country; this evil is removed. The troops furnished by the Chiefs are only half the. number they are bound to maintain, and are altogether unfit for duty; on which account the Durbar is obliged to issue rozeena and dustuk on the' villages of the Chiefs, which subject them to trouble and expense. As the; Durbar pays the tribute from the revenue of his khalsa possessions to the British Government, it was but fair for the Chiefs to have made a similar payment from the proceeds of their estates to the Durbar;: but knowing that they can ill-afford such a demand in consequence of the heavy expenses they are subject to for the maintenance of their relations and dependants, His Highness has thought proper to discharge the tribute from the revenue, collections of the crown lands, without making any demands on that account from the Chiefs. His Highness has now resolved that the service of half the troops the Chiefs are bound to furnish, agreeably to the rekh or rent- roll, be discontinued, and, in commutation of the above half service, a money payment, amounting to 2 annas 7^ pie in the Rupee, be made, which is to

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47

be termed chuttoond; that from this fund a body of troops shall be raised for the service of the State. The Chiefs are not to suppose that the amount to be paid by them is taken in lieu of the tribute payable to Govern¬ ment, as no portion of it will be appropriated to any other purpose than the maintenance of a body of troops. The payment of the chuttoond will not bear hard upon the Chiefs, considering the performance of twelve months’ service with their full quota of troops which, no doubt, is more expensive and troublesome to them. On urgent occasions, if the Durbar requires the attendance of the full number of troops, and detaches them on duty beyond the Meywar limits, a remission will be made in the amount of the chuttoond of the Chiefs furnishing such troops*

4. His Highness the Maharana declares that he will not, without cause, confiscate the villages belonging to a Chief and bestow the same on another.

5. As several Chiefs wilfully withhold and delay the payment of the chuttoond, on which account the Durbar is compelled to send dustuks of horse and foot on the estates of the Chiefs, to enforce payment of the dues of the State, which subjects the Chiefs to a loss of hundreds of Rupees, and is by no means profitable to the Durbar, His Highness has resolved to in¬ vite agents on the part of the whole of the Chiefs and in conjunction with the minister, to make a settlement for five years for the payment of chut¬ toond by two instalments; by doing-so, there will be no occasion to send rozeena or dustuks: that if any of the Chiefs fail to pay the chuttoond ten days after it has been due they would render themselves liable to the con¬ fiscation of their lands and villages to the extent of the defalcation, which shall not be restored to them.

Period of the payment of chuttoond 1st instalment on Mungsirsood Poonum, 2nd instalment Jeytsood Poonum.

Signatures affixed oF f

Rao Bukhut Singh of Baidu. Maharaj Humeer Singh.

Rawut Puddum Sing ei of Saloombur. Raw in* Umeer Singh.

Rawut N AHtJR Singh of Deo guru. Rawut Essreb Singh.

Rawut Salim Singh. Rawut Dooleh Singh.

No. XII.

Kaulnamah between Maharana Suroop Singh of Oudey- pore and his NOBLES and Chiefs, mediated by LlEUTENANT- Colonel Robinson, dated Mah sood dooj, Sumbut 1901, or 8th February 1845.

Formerly an agreement was entered into between Maharana Bheem Singh and the Meywar 'Chiefs in Captain Tod’s time, consisting of ten Ar¬ ticles. Afterwards another Kaulnamah of five Articled was drawn up in Captain Cobbe’s time, and lastly one was concluded between Maharana Sirdar Singh and the Chiefs in the presence of Colonel Robinson, and duly signed by both parties. As the Chiefs have failed to act up according to

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the terms of the Kaulnamah, the Maharana, in order to the due observance of the same in future, has, in conjunction with the Chiefs and His Highness’s authorities, drawn up the following additional Articles, and which have been mediated by Colonel Robinson and in his presence signed by both parties*

1. All the Articles of the former agreement are to continue in force. Every year, ten days before the Dusserah festival, a general assembly of the Chiefs shall take place. After the inspection of their troops, the Durbar will order such Chief as he pleases for three months’ duty, and dis¬ tinctly name the Chiefs and periods they are required to attend, and per¬ mit them to return to their homes. The troops of the Chiefs to make no excuse in the performance of their duties. Should they fail to attend at the appointed time, or be found negligent or deficient in numbers, the Chief in whose service they may be shall be called upon to make a money pay¬ ment in lieu of troops to the Sree Durbar.

2. The Chiefs are to pay chuttoond at the rate of 2 annas 7I pie in the Rupee, in commutation of half the troops they are bound to furnish, regu¬ larly at the stipulated periods according to the terms of the first Kaulnamah.

3. The Chiefs are to use their best endeavours for the suppression of thefts and robberies in their respective puttahs; they are not to harbor thieves, outlaws, or dacoits belbnging to foreign jurisdictions, but to appre¬ hend all such offenders who may attempt to enter their elaquas, and make them over, together with such plundered property as may be found in their possession, to the State whose subjects they may be, agreeably to the course adopted with the concurrence of this Durbar by the governments of Jeypore and Jodhpore.

4. The Durbar has agreed, at the request of the Chiefs, that, whenever any dispute may arise among them concerning boundary or other matters, a punchayet will assemble at the scene of dispute, consisting of four persons on the part of the Chiefs and one to be nominated by the Durbar. It will be their duty to enquire into and settle the dispute with justice and equity, and their decision to be binding on both parties.

5. This agreement has been entered into with the free will and plea¬ sure of both parties and to be mutually observed. All the Chiefs shall con¬ tinue to pay chuttoond and perform service with pleasure and satisfaction according to the Kaulnamah, and as in Maharana Juwan Singh’s time; any instance of carelessness or departure from the terms of this agreement shall render the Chiefs liable to the displeasure of the Sree Durbar as set forth in the first Kaulnamah.

Signatures affixed of

Mehta Shere Singh, by order of the Durbar.

Rawut Nahur Singh.

Rawut Pirthee Singh.

MaharAj Humber Singh.

Rawut Dooleh Singh.

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49

No. XIII.

Kaulnamah of 1854.

For thirty-four years the Maharana and his Chiefs have been" at vari¬ ance. The first has perpetually complained of disloyalty, the latter as often of tyranny.

With no other motive than the peace of the country and the happiness of all ranks, the various representatives of the Supreme Government have been from time to time permitted to arbitrate between the parties.

Several Kaulnamahs have been accordingly prepared, signed, and agreed to; yet all by each side have been continually broken.

The Maharana’s answer to the Chiefs’ complaints of encroachment on their lands proves that he has not only encroached on their estates, but even established villages in them. His Highness’s treatment of Lawa also shows he has punished guilt with undue severity. On the other hand, it is not denied that the Chiefs have been disobedient and many of them even rebellious.

Such conduct must cease on both sides, and as it is the desire of the Government of India that all subjects of Meywar should know that it will support the legitimate authority of the Maharana, so long as he acts justly and to their satisfaction and in accordance with the counsel and advice of the Political Agent, the Government orders the promulgation and enforce¬ ment of the following <( Kaulnamah/’ which is founded on previous ones. Whoever does not adhere to it will be considered an offender against the British Government and liable to punishment; but an appeal in any dispute may be made to the Political Agent and the Agent, Governor-General, whose decision will be final, and in accordance with the present Kaulnamah and with the spirit of ancient customs.

Article i.

Chuttoond at the rate of 2\ annas per Rupee of actual produce to be paid to the State of Meywar at two periods, December and June, through a banker or vakeel.

If any Chief fails in doing this he must pay interest at the rate of 12 per cent, per annum; after 12 months, lands to be confiscated to the extent of defalcation.

Those who neglect to give in a statement of actual produce to be arbitrarily assessed, but no increase to be hereafter demanded.

Saloombur does not pay chuttoond, but performs service at the capital for 12 months.

In addition to the 2 \ annas chuttoond the Chiefs are to furnish one horse and two foot soldiers for 3 months at home or abroad [that is within Meywar] in lieu of the two horse and four foot at present furnished on each Rupees 1,000 of actual produce, should any extra service be required the

Rana will pay for it at Rupees 16 a month for a horse and Rupees 6 for a foot

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soldier. Any failure of service will be charged to the Chiefs at the same rate. All Chiefs with their quotas will attend at Oudeypore for io days before and 5 days after the Dusserah, to pay their respects to the Maharana, at which period their turns of service and their post will be allotted. On any emergency all Chiefs on receipt of the Rana’s sign-manual will attend with their quotas.

Those holding separate jaghires from the Rana will pay chuttoond and perform service separately.

Article 2.

Kaid or fees paid on Tulwar Bundun, i.e investiture of fief, to be 12 annas per Rupee on the actual produce of one year ; this will exempt the payment of that year's chuttoond. The Chiefs of Amait, Gogoonda, Kanore, and Banaira, and the Kishnawuts, are exempt from these fees, but in lieu of them they pay nuzzerana, which, instead of being left to the will of the Rana, is now fixed at Rupees 8 per cent, on the actual produce.

Article 3.

All sums which the Rana has paid or may yet pay in indemnifications for thefts and robberies proved to have occurred within their fiefs, to be re¬ paid by the Chiefs with interest at Rupees 6 per. cent for the past, and 12 per cent, for the future.

Article 4.

Thieves, Dacoits, Thories, Baorees, Mogheas, and outlaws are not to be harboured by the Chiefs. All participators in the proceeds of robbery, re¬ ceivers of stolen goods, or protectors of thieves, will be held as guilty as the thieves. They will, with the concurrence of the Political Agent, be punished by fine or imprisonment. All merchants, traders, caravans, Bunja- ras, and travellers are to be protected in passing through the territories of the Chiefs, who will be answerable if plundered, provided they have given notice of their arrival and taken reasonable precautions for their own pro¬ tection. Plunderers of all kinds are to be apprehended and made over to the Maharana. If the Chiefs are unable to do this they must report it to His Highness, and the Political Agent conjointly with the Maharana will settle upon the responsible party. All claims for thefts traced into Meywar vil¬ lages will have to be paid by the villages where the tracks cease.

Article 5.

All monies borrowed from the Maharana by the Chiefs, or on His High¬ ness's guarantee, to be liquidated ; the former at 6 per cent., and the latter at 9 per cent, unless a rate was fixed at the time of guarantee, in which case that rate must hold good. The Political Agent will fix the instalments to be paid in such liquidation.

Article 6 .

All nuzzerana except the following are abolished :

On accession to the throne and on the first marriage of the Rana or heir-apparent: From the sixteen Chiefs, and two Rajahs of the first

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Rank, Rupees 500 and one or two horses, as is customary; lesser Chiefs and others 2 per cent* on the present actual produce will be given to the State.

2nd .—On the marriage of the Rana’s sisters or daughters, 2 \ annas in the Rupee on the present actual produce for one year, and horses as in Rana Bheem Sing’s time will be given to the State.

3^.—On the Rana’s proceeding on a pilgrimage, ij annas in the Rupee on the present actual produce of one year will be given to the State.

Article 7.

Arrears due by Chiefs on account of the marriage of the present Rana’s sisters to be paid at the rate of 2\ annas per Rupee on the present actual produce of one year*

Article 8.

The Chiefs are not to levy larger sum from their ryots on occasions of investiture or nuzzerana than they themselves pay the Rana.

Article 9.

Many Chiefs have of late been guilty of contumacy and disloyalty; thus rendering themselves liable to be fined. The Maharana has, however, with the advice of the Agent, overlooked their offences except those of the Chiefs of Saloombur and Deogurh. These latter forcibly resumed their confiscated villages, and ejected the State troops ; for which they are each to be fined Rupees 25,000. The Maharana has forgiven all past offences with the excep¬ tion of murder. In future all offenders shall be punished as the courts of justice may decree.

Article to.

Bhoom lands [allodial allotments], houses, jaghires, villages, pieces of mortgaged land, deeds, grants, charity lands, &c.,to continue in the posses¬ sion of the present holders. Those which are held by grants dating from Bheem Sing’s reign, or written deeds of Captains Tod and Cobbe, will not be resumed without good grounds, and their rights will be investigated by the Political Agent, aided, if he thinks advisable, by four or six Chiefs who are known not to be hostile to their sovereign.

Bhoomias [or landholders] from the Maharana are, as hitherto, to be responsible for the protection of their villages, and for all losses by theft and robbery*

Article ii*

Dan, Biswah [transit duties], Logut [taxes], Khur Lakur [wood and grass], Rewaree camels,house-tax [Khana Shumari], all belong to Govern¬ ment ; but those who have had the right of collecting such since Tod and Cobbe’s time, and who possess the necessary [Sunnuds] deeds, will continue to collect them.

5 *

Rajputana— Mewar Agency— Udaipur-Ho, XXII.

Article 12.

All [cesses] demands in force in Captains 1 od and Cobbe s time to continue ; all others levied of late years are abolished, viz., Lagut of Dan [customs], Burar [taxes], fines, &c., Deeds [Sunnuds] of exemption by for¬ mer Maharanas and by the present Maharana will be respected and continue in force.

Article 13.

The orders about jails, witches fDakums], Bhopas [witch-informers], Tyag Bhat Charun, fixed by the Governor-General's Agent in Rajputana and concurred in by the Maharana, are to be obeyed by all classes in Meywar. Prisoners‘are to be maintained according to their condition but not at a less rate than one anna or at a greater than- eight annas per diem for each man. None are to be tortured or ill-treated.

Article 14.

The Maharana. the Political Agent, and the Chiefs, will each appoint three Agents of character and knowledge, and these will name a seventh to draw up a Code of Rules consonant to Rajwarra customs and justice, for the future settlement of all Criminal and Civil cases, and by which in future all parties must be adjudged ; the Code to be approved of by the Political Agent.

Article 15.

The constituted courts will settle all cases of importance and any that may come before them. The Chiefs may adjudicate suits of minor conse¬ quence between their retainers and ryots, and may imprison culprits for one month, though not ill-treat or torture them. An appeal in any case may be made from their decision to the Minister and from him to the Political Agent.

Article 16.

Surna, or sanctuary, except for murder, dacoity or treason, will continue with those who have hitherto held it.

Article 17.

Bhanjguria or hereditary councillorship was not allowed by Captain Tod, nor has it since been admitted. It rests on the pleasure of the Maha¬ rana who in future, in matters of importance, will be guided by the advice of the Political Agent and that of four or five loyal and well-disposed Chiefs.

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Article 18.

The ancient usages and privileges of Chiefs, temples, religious estab¬ lishments, &c., to continue. The An or oath of allegiance to be observed as of old.

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Article 19.

No person to be seized on the plea of sorcery, witchcraft, or incanta¬ tions. In charges of poisoning or of criminal intercourse [both cognizable by the courts] the Durbar is in no way to interfere.

Article 20.

The Maharana is only to levy fines through a written order of the Minister, in which must be shown the reasons for levying, and the amount which must be in accordance with justice and moderation. The same rule to prevail with the Chiefs who may levy small fines as heretofore, recording their scale and rate in the Agent's Office. Dhouse Dustuk (or summons) only to be sent by the Minister's written order or by those who did so in Tod and Cobbed time. • *

Article 21.

A British Officer or other Official will be appointed to settle all boun¬ dary disputes [Kankur or Seem-ka-jugra] present and future. Both parties to share the costs, unless one may be proved to have destroyed boundary marks, when that party will pay the whole, and be further punished as deemed expedient.

Article 22.

Adoption of the next heir male by Chiefs or others is allowed, with the knowledge of the Maharana, and in consonance with custom and Hindee law. On the demise of Chiefs, their widows, with the council of respect¬ able well-wishers of the family, may adopt. In cases of disagreement ap¬ peal to lie to Political Agent,

Article 23.

Grants of lands or villages to Eklungjee, Nathowara, Punchowlee, Behareedass, and Chobee. to continue to the holders ; all customary collec¬ tions as Naiq or court-fees to be paid to those entitled to them, and not to be collected with the chuttoond.

Article 24.

The houses of Chiefs in the city of Oudeypore not to be resumed or given to others while inhabited and kept in order, and never without a reference to Political Agent. Their gardens to be watered from the lake Peechola ” free of charge.

Article 25.

The Rana will not interfere in mortgages of houses, lands, &c., though he may discourage them as much as possible. He will not take interest from

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his troops for advances, but pay them regularly every four months. Nor will he permit his name to be used in shops or in any way in trade.

Article 2 6.

The Chiefs were prohibited in former Kaulnamahs from uniting or banding together. This has not been attended to. All such combinations are now unnecessary, as every one can, if he has a real grievance, imme¬ diately obtain redress; and they will therefore in future subject those en¬ tering into them to be treated as enemies to the State.

Article 27,

An Agent from each Chief 4o reside at court, through whom business will be transacted. Persons of respectability only to be deputed, and they will be treated according to custom and the rank of their master.

Article 28.

All ryots [cultivators], whether of the Crown or of the Chiefs lands, can settle wherever they please unmolested. Any suits against them must be referred to the courts of law. All people, high or low, can appeal to the Political Agent.

Article 29.

The Crown lands being responsible for the protection of the British Government daks and banghees, the Chiefs must be equally responsible in their jaghires and in like manner make good all losses by plunderers.

Article 30.

After the execution of this Kaulnamah, which abrogates all previous ones, any disputes that may arise at any time between the Durbar and Chiefs, on points not mentioned or that may be doubtful, must be brought to notice within three months, for the decision of the Political Agent in Meywar and the Governor-General’s Agent in Rajpootana, whose decision will be final. Any case not submitted within the above period will be dis¬ missed as groundless,

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55

No. XIV.

Treaty between the Honourable English East India Company and Raee Raeean Maha Rawul Sree Juswunt Sing, Rajah of Doongurpore, his heirs and successors concluded on the part of the Honourable English East India Company, by Captain J. Caulfield, acting under the instructions of Brigadier-General Sir John Malcolm, k.c.b. and k.l.s., &c., &c., Political Agent for the Most Noble the Governor-General, and Raee Raeean Maha Rawul Srer Juswunt Sing, Rajah of Doongurpore, on the part of himself, his heirs and successors, the said Brigadier-General Sir J. Malcolm being invested with full powers and authority from the Most Noble Francis, Marquis of Hastings, k.g., one of His Britannic Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council, appointed by the Honourable East India Company, to direct and control their affairs in the East Indies—1818.

Article i.

There shall be perpetual friendship, alliance, and unity of interest bet¬ ween the British Government and Maha Rawul Sree Juswunt Sing, Rajah of Doongurpore, his heirs and successors; and the friends or enemies of either of the contra'cting parties shall be the same to both.

Article 2.

The British Government engages to protect the principality and terri¬ tory of Doongurpore.

Article 3.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors, will always act in subord¬ inate co-operation with the British Government, and with due submission to its supremacy; and will not henceforth have any connection with other Chiefs or States.

Article 4.

The Maha Rawul and his heirs and successors shall remain absolute rulers of their territory and principality; and the civil and criminal juris¬ diction of the British Government shall not be introduced therein.

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Rajputana— Mewar Agency- Dun gar pur—‘Ho. XIV.

Article 5.

The affairs of the principality of Doongurpore shall be settled accord¬ ing to the advice of the British Government, in which the British Govern¬ ment will pay all practicable attention to the will of the Maha Rawul.

Article 6.

The Maha Rawul and his heirs and successors will not enter into negociations with any Chief or State without the sanction of the British Government, but his customary amicable correspondence with friends or relations shall continue.

Article 7.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors will not commit aggressions on any'one ; and if any dispute accidentally arise with any one the adjust¬ ment of it shall be submitted to the arbitration of the British Government.

Article 8.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors agree to pay all tribute justly due to the State of Dhar, or any other power up to the present time, to the British Government by annual payments, to be regulated at the dis¬ cretion of the British Government according as the Doongurpore State recovers its prosperity.

Article 9.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors agree to continue the pay¬ ment to the British Government, in lieu of its protection, and to defray the expenses it may be put to, of a tribute to be regulated by the prosperity of his country but never to exceed three-eighths of the actual revenue.

Article 10.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors engage to afford what military force they may be possessed of to the British Government upon its requisition.

Article ii.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors engage to discharge all Arabs, Mekranees, and Sindees ; and to entertain no soldiers but natives of the country.

Article i2 t

The British Government agrees not to countenance the connections of the Maha Rawul who may be disobedient, but to afford him aid in bringing them under due control.

Article 13.

The Maha Rawul agrees in the ninth Article of this Treaty to pay tribute to the British Government, and, for the purpose of securing^ the same, agrees to pay the said tribute to persons to be appointed to receive it upon the part of the British Government, and, in the event of any failure

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57

in the said payment, the Maha Rawul agrees that an agent on the part of the British Government be appointed to receive the tribute from the town duties of Doongurpore.

1 his Treaty, consisting of thirteen Articles, has been this day con¬ cluded by Captain J. Canliicld, acting under the direction of Brigadier- General Sir J. Malcolm, K.C.B. and K.L.S., etc., etc., etc., on the part of the Honourable East India Company, and by Maha Rawul Srce Juswunt ^ing, Rajah of Doongurpore, in behalf of himself, his heirs and successors. Captain Caulfield engages that a copy of this Treaty, ratified by the Most Noble the Governor General, shall be delivered to the Maha Rawul Sree Juswunt Sing, kajah of Doongurpore, within the period of two months, and on delivery oi : the same, the present Treaty executed by Captain Caulfield, under the immediate direction of Brigadier-General Sir J. Malcolm, K.C.B. and K.L.S., shall be returned.

The Rawul has signed and sealed this Treaty in the full possession of his faculties, and from his own free will and choice, as witness his hand and seal.

Done at Doongurpore , this 11th day (eleventh) of December, A.D. iSlSy or the twelfth of the month Suffer in the year 1234 Hegira, corre¬ sponding to the fourteenth of Augurt Sood ) Summut iSyg,

(Sd.) J. Caulfield.

L. S.

(Sd.) Juswunt Sing.

In Rongon characters.

(Sd.) Hastings.

Wafer Seal

„ G. Dowdeswell.

The Governor

of the

General’s

Honourable

„ J. Stuart

Smail Seal.

Company.

,, J. Adam.

Ratified by His Excellency the Governor-General in Council, this 13th day of February, A.D. 1819.

* (Sd.) C. T. Metcalfe,

Secretary to Government.

No. XV.

Agreement between the British Government and the Maha Rawul Sree Juswunt Sing, Rawul of Doongurpore—1820.

Whereas in the 8th Article of the Treaty between the British Govern- ment and the Maha Rawul Sree Juswunt Singh, Rawul of Doongurpore, dated 14th Auiud Sood Summut 1875, or nth December 1818, the afore¬ said Rawul stipulates to pay to the aforesaid British Government all

Rajputana—Mewar Agency -Dungarpur- No XV.

arrears of tribute due to the State of Dhar or any other power up to the date of the said Treaty, by annual payments to be- regulated at the discre¬ tion of the British Government; and whereas the British Government has been pleased, in consideration of the impoverished state of the Maha RawuVs country and finances, to accept a payment of (35,300) thirty-five thousand Salim Sahee Rupees, being equal to one year's tribute paid to other States in times of prosperity, in lieu of all arrears mentioned in the 8th Article: the Maha Rawul hereby engages to pay that sum to the British Government by instalments at the periods following, viz .:—

Rs . a. p.

In Magh Sood Poonum 1876 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

January 1820, a , d . ... ... ... ... 1,500 o o

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1877 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

April 1820, a.d. ... ... ... ... 1,500 o o

In Magh Sood Poonum 1877 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

January 1821, a.d. ... ... ... ... 2,500 o o

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1878 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

April 1821, a.d. ... ... ... ... 2,500 o o

In Magh Sood Poonum 1878 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

January 1822, a D. ... ... ... ... 3,000 o o

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1879 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

April 1822, a.d. ... ... ... 3,000 o o

In Magh Sood Poonum 1879 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

January 1823, a.d. ... ... ... ... 3,500 o' o

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1880 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

April 1823, a.d. ••• ... »«• ... 3»5 ^® o o

In Magh Sood Poonum 1880 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

January 1824, a d. ... ... ... ... 3,500 o o

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1881 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

April 1824, a.d. ... ... ... ... 3,500 o o

In Magh Sood Poonum 1881 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

January 1825, a.d. ... ... ... ... 3,500 o o

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1882 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

April 1825, a.d. ... ... ... ... 3,500 o o

And whereas in the gth Article of the Treaty aforesaid the Maha Rawul agrees to pay to the British Government, in lieu of its protection a tribute, to be regulated by the prosperity of the country, but not to exceed three-eighths of the actual revenue; and whereas the British Goverrifeient, desirous of the speedy prosperity of the Rawul’s country, has been pleased to direct a settlement of the amount to be paid on account of tribute for the years A.D. 1819, 1820, and 1821: the Maha Rawul engages to pay the fol¬ lowing sums for the years above specified as follows:—

Rs . a. p.

In Magh Sood Poonum 1876 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

January 1820, a.d. ... ... ... ... 8,500 o o

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1877 Beko&r Majeit, corresponding with

April 1820, a.d. «h • ••• ... ... 8,500 o o

Total for 1819 ... 17,000 o o

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Rajputana—Mewar Agency -Dungarpur—Nos. XV & XVI.

59

Rs. a. j>.

In Magh Sood Poonum 1877 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

January 1821, a.d. ... ... ... ... 10,000 0 0

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1878 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

April 1821, a.d. ... ... ... ... 10,000 0' o

Total for 1820 ... 20,000 o o

In Magh Sood Poonum 1878 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

January 1822, a.d. ... ... ... ... 12,500 o o

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1879 Bekoor Majeit, corresponding with

April 1822, a.d. ... ... ... ... 12,500 o 0

Total for 1821 ... 25,000 o 0

The settlement is for three years only, at the expiration of which period the British Government will according to the terms of the 9th Article make such a regulation of the tribute as will be consistent with its own good faith, the prosperity of the Rawul’s country, and the interests of both Gov¬ ernments.

This Agreement was concluded at Soomwara by Captain A. MacDonald according to the orders from General Sir J. Malcolm, K.C.B. and K.L.S., on the part of the British Government, and by Tucktah Gamody, Minister of Doongurpore, on the part of the Maha Rawul Sree JuswuntSing: this 2Qth day of January a.d. 1820, corresponding with Maha Sood Poonum Summut 1876.

(Sd.) A. MacDonald,

1st Assistant to Sir J . Malcolm .

The Rawul’s Se^«l and Signature.

No. XVI.

(Signature of Rawul Juswunt Sing.)

Engagement entered into by Maha Rawul Juswunt Sing of Doongurpore with Captain Alexander MacDonald, on the part of the Honourable Company— 1824.

Seven hundred Rupees per mensem or eight thousand four hundred Rupees per annum for the pay of the Horse and Foot stationed with me, shall be paid to the Company's Government by regular instalments, and without excuse, from the 1st of January 1824. In this there shall be no failure; and I write this engagement of my own free will.

jgth January 1824> Poos Soodee 11th Sumbut 1880 •

Similar agreement entered into by the Maharawal of Banswara.

Rajputana—Mewar Agency —Dungarpur —No. XVII.

60

No. XVII.

Translation of an Agreement entered into by the Bheels of Leembarwaroo with the Honourable Company through Major Hamilton on the part of Captain MacDonald— dated 12th May 1825.

1. We will deliver up our bows, arrows, and all weapons,

3. Whatever plunder we may have obtained during the late disturb¬ ance we will make good.

3. In future we will never commit any depredations in towns, villages or public roads.

4. We will not give refuge to any thieves, plunderers, Grassiahs, or Thakoors or any enemies of the British Government in our pals (villages), whether they may belong to our own country or any other.

5. We will obey the commands of the Company and appear whenever required.

6 . We will not take more than our just and old established dues from the Rawul's and Thakoor’s villages.

7. We will never refuse to pay the yearly tribute to the Rawul of Doongurpore.

8 . Should any person, subject to the Company, stop at our villages we will give him protection.

Should we not act in the above manner let us be accounted criminals against the British Government.

Signed by Bainum SOORAT and Doodah Soorat.

A similar Agreement was signed by the following

(Sd.)

Aumurjee.

(SJ.)

Moga.

if

Damur Natha.

if

CUNHIA.

Jl

Peetha Damur.

ft

Lalljee.

it

Sullia Damur.

i)

Tujna.

n

Munna.

if

Munnia.

>>

Korejee.

).»

Bhunna Damur.

if

Shaojee.

it

Laloo.

)>

Munnia.

}J

Taj ah.

a

Nathoo Koteir.

if

Jeetoo.

»

Laloo.

f>

Bheendoo.

V

Rajia.

)>

Thanoo Koteir.

Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Dangatpur— Nos. XVIII &XIX 6t

A similar Agreement has been subscribed by the Bheels of Simur- waroo, Deywul, and Nandoo.

<Sd.)

Thaja.

(Sd.)

Dhurma.

if

SOOKJEE.

It

Heera.

J9

Kanjee.

M

Mugga.

n

Goodra.

it

Runga.

>9

Saumjee,

No. XVIII.

Translation of an Agreement concluded by JuswuntSing, Ravvul of Doongurpore, and the Honourable Com¬ pany, through Captain MacDonald —dated Neemuch, 2nd May 1825.

1. To whatever minister may be appointed by the British Government I will give my consent, entrust him with the administration of affairs, and not interfere in any way.

2. I will be satisfied with whatever may be allotted by the British Gov¬ ernment for my maintenance, and will reside in whatever place in the Doon¬ gurpore territories may be selected for my residence

3 Disturbances by the advice of artful men have several times taken place in my country. I therefore write that I will pay no attention to their counsels nor excite any disturbance myself. If I do so I will submit to whatever punishment the British Government may inflict.

No. XIX.

Extradition Treaty between the British Government and His Highness Oodey Sing, Maha Rawul of Doongur¬ pore, his children, heirs, and successors, executed on the one part by Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Ross Elliott Hutchinson, Officiating Political Agent of Mewar, under authority from Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Harte Kf.atinge, c.s.i. and v.c., Governor-General’s Agent for the States of Rajpootana, in virtue of full powers to that effect vested in him by His Excellency the Right Hon’ble Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence, Bart., g.c.b. and g.c.s.i., Viceroy and Governor- General of India, and on, his own part by the Maha Rawul Oodey Sing— 1869..

Ar,tic,le I.

That any person, whether a British or foreign subject, committing a heinous offence in British territory, and seeking shelter within the limits of.

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Rajputana.—Mewar Agency— Dung at pur— No. XIX.

the Doongurpoor State, shall be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Government to the former on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 2.

That any person, being a subject of Doongurpoor,, committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Doongurpoor State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Government to the former on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 3.

That any person other than a Doongurpoor subject committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Doongurpoor State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended, and the case investigated by such Court as the British Government may direct. As a general rule such cases will be tried by the Court of the Political Agent in whom the political supervision of Doongurpoor may be invested.

Article 4.

That in no case shall either Government be bound to surrender any person accused of a heinous offence, except on requisition duly made by, or by the authority of, the Government within whose territories the offence shall be charged to have been committed, and also upon such evidence of criminality as, according to the laws of the country in which the person accused shall be found, would justify his apprehension, and sustain the charge if the offence had been there committed.

Article 5.

That the following offences be deemed as coming within the category of heinous offences :—

1. Murder.

2. Attempt to murder.

3. Culpable homicide under aggravat¬

ing circumstances.

4. Thuggee.

5. Poisoning.

6. Rape.

7. Causing grievous hurt.

8. Child-stealing.

9. Selling females.

io. Dacoitee.

Article 6.

The expenses of any apprehension, detention, or surrender made in virtue of the foregoing stipulations shall be borne and defrayed by the Government making the requisition.

Article 7.

The above Treaty shall continue in force until either of the high con¬ tracting parties shall give notice to the other of its wish to terminate it.

IX. Robbery.

12 . Burglary.

13. Cattle-theft.

14. Arson.

*5- F°rgery.

16. Counterfeiting coin, Or uttering base- coin.

17. Criminal breach of trust.

18. Criminal rr isappropriation of property*

19. Abetting the above offences.

Rajputana— Mewar Agency — Dungarpur— Nos. XIX &XX.

63

Article 8.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect any Treaty now existing between the high contracting parties, except so far as any Treaty may be repugnant thereto.

Done at Doongurpoor this seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine.

(Sd.) A. R. E. Hutchinson, Lieut.-Col

Offg. Pol . Agent in Mewar .

( 3 d.) Mayo.

Signature of the Maha Rawul of DOONGURPOOR. *******

This Treaty was ratified by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor- General of India at Simla on the 21st of April 1869.

(Sd.) W. S. Seton-Karr,

Secy . to the Govt . of India , Foreign Dept .

No. XX.

Agreement supplementary to the Treaty of 1869 regard¬ ing Extradition— 1887.

Whereas a Treaty relating to the extradition of offenders was con¬ cluded on the 2 rst April 1869, between the British Government and the Doongurpore State : And whereas the procedure prescribed by the Treaty for the extradition of offenders from British India to the Doongurpore State has been found by experience to be less simple and effective than the procedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders in force in British India: It is hereby agreed between the British Government and the Doongurpore State that the provisions of the Treaty prescribing a procedure for the extradition of offenders shall no longer apply to cases of extradition from British India to the Doongurpore State; but that the procedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders for the time being in force in British India shall be followed in every such case.

Signed at Doongurpore this twentieth day of July in the year A . D. One thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven.

(Sd.) In Vernacular,

Maha Rawul of Doongurpore .

(Sd.) E. Temple/ Colonel, Offg. Pol . SupdtHilly Tracts ,

Meywar.

(Sd.) Dufferin,

Viceroy and Governor-General of India .

Seal.

Seal.

64 Rajputana-Mewar Agency— Banswara— No. XXI.

This agreement was approved and confirmed by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor-General of India at Fort William on the twenty- eighth day of March A.D. One thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight.

(Sd.) H. M. Durand,

Secy, to the Govt, of India, Foreign Dept.

No. XXL.

Treaty between the Honourable the English East India Company and Raee Raeean Maha Ravvul Sree Omed Sing Bahadoor. Rajah of Banswarra, and his heirs, and successors, concluded on the part of the Honourable English East India Company by Mr. Charles Theopi-iilus Metcalfe, in virtue'of full powers granted to him by HlS EXCELLENCY THE MOST NOBLE the MARQUIS of Hastings, k.g., Governor-General, and on the part of Maha Rawul Sree Omed Sing Bahadoor, by Rutton Jeo Pundit, in virtue of full powers granted by the Maha Rawul— 1818.

Article i.

There shall be perpetual friendship, alliance, and unity of interests, between the British Government and Malia Rawul Sree Omed Sing Baha- • door, Rajah of Banswarra, and his heirs and successors, and the friends and enemies of either of the contracting parties shall be the same to both.

Article 2.

The British Government engages to protect the principality and tern- tory of Banswarra.

Article 3. . ■ >

The Maha Rawul and his heirs and successors will always act in subor¬ dinate co-operation with the British Government and with due submission to its supremacy ; and will not henceforth have any connection with other Chiefs and States.

Article 4.

The Maha Rawul and his heirs and successors shall remain absolute rulers of their territory and principality; and the civil and criminal juris*, diction of the British Government shall not be introduced therein.

Rajputana.—Mewar Agency— Eanszuara— No. XXI.

65

Article 5.

The affairs of the principality of Banswarra shall be settled according to the advice of the British Government, in which the British Government will pay all practicable attention to the will of the Maha Rawul.

Article 6.

The Maha Rawul and his heirs and successors will not enter into negotiations with any Chief or State without the sanction of the British Government; but his customary amicable correspondence with friends and relations shall continue.

Article 7.

The Maha Rawul and his heirs and successors will not commit aggres¬ sions on any one ; and if any dispute accidentally arise with any one the adjustment of it shall be submitted to the arbitration of the British Gov¬ ernment.

Article 8.

The Maha Rawul and his heirs and successors will pay tribute to the British Government to the extent of three-eighths of the revenue of their possessions.

Article 9.

The State of Banswarra shall furnish troops on requisition, according to its means, for the service of the British Government.

Article 10.

This Treaty of ten Articles having been concluded, and signed and sealed by Mr. Charles Theophilus Metcalie and Rutton Jeo Pundit, the ratification of the same by His Excellency the Most Noble the Governor- General and Maha Rawul Omed Sing, shall be exchanged within two months from this date.

Done at Delhi } the 16th September , A.D , 1818.

Ruttun Jeo Pandit s Seal.

Company’s

Seal.

(Sd.) C. T. Metcalfe.

(Sd.) Hasting?.

„ G. Dowdeswell.

„ J. Stuart.

„ C. M. Ricketts.

66

Kajputana~Mewar Agency— Banswarct—ltio. XXL

Ratified by His Excellency the Governor-General in Council, this loth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, at Fort William*

(Sd) J. Adam,

Chief Secretary to Government .

Supplementary Article of the Treaty of the 16th of Sep¬ tember, 1818, between the Honourable English East India Company and Raee Raeeaun Maha Rawul Sree Omed Sing Bahadoor, Raja of Banswarra.

Whereas the Maha Rawul declares that heretofore he has never paid fixed tribute to any one, it is hereby agreed that, if any Chief lay claim to tribute and prove his right the settlement of such claim shall be submitted to the arbitration of the British Government.

Dane at Delhi , 16th September , A.D, iSiS„

Ruttun Jeo Pundit's Seal. i

(Sd.) C. T. Metcalfe.

L. S.

(Sd.) Hastings.

,, G. Dowdeswell.

,, J. Stuart.

,, C. M. Ricketts..

Ratified by His Excellency the Governor-General in Council, this ioth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, at Fort William.

Company’s

Seal.

(Sd.) J. Adam,

Chief Secretary to Go vernmenh

Raj pu tart a—Me war Agency— Bansmara- No. XXII.

67

Mi

No. XXII.

Treaty between the Honourable East India Company and Raee Raeeaun Maha Rawul Sree Omed Sing, Rajah of Banswarra, his heirs and successors, concluded on the part of the Honourable East India Company by Cap¬ tain James Caulfield* under authority from Brigadier- General Sir John Malcolm, k.c.b. and k.l.s., Politi¬ cal Agent for the Most Noble the Governor-General, and -Raee Raeeaun Maha Rawul Sree Omed Sing, Rajah of Banswarra, on his own part and that of his heirs and successors : The said Brigadier-General Sir John Malcolm being invested with full powers and authority from the Most Noble Francis, Marquis of Hastings, k.g , one of His Britannic Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Coun¬ cil, appointed by the HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY to direct and control all their affairs in the East Indies—■ j8i8.

Article i.

There shall be perpetual alliance, friendship, and unity of interest between the British Government and Maha Rawul Sree Omed Sing, Rajah of Banswarra, his heirs and successors, and the friends and enemies of either of the contracting parties shall be the Same to both.

Article 2.

The British Government agrees to protect the principality and terri¬ tory of Banswarra.

Article 3.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors will always act in subordi¬ nate co-operation with the British Government and with due submission to its supremacy ; and will not henceforth have any connection with any other Chief or State.

Article 4.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors shall remain absolute rulers of their territory and principality; and the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the British Government shall not be introduced therein.

Article 5.

The affairs of the principality of Banswarra shall be settled according to the advice of the British Government, in which the British Government will pay all practicable attention to the will of the Maha Rawul.

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Article 6.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors will not enter into negocia- tions with any Chief or State without the sanction of the British Govern¬ ment; but his customary amicable correspondence with friends and rela¬ tions shall continue.

Article 7.

The Maha Rawul, bis heirs and successors will not commit aggres¬ sions upon any one; and if any dispute accidentally arise with any one the adjustment of it shall be submitted to the arbitration of the British Govern¬ ment.

Article 8 .

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors engage to pay to the British Government all arrears of tribute due to the Rajah of Dhar or any other State in such annual payments and at such periods as his income may admit of, it being left to the discretion of the British Government to fix the same.

Article 9.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors to continue the payment of tribute to the British Government,, which tribute is to increase annually as the territory of Banswarra recovers its prosperity till it rises to whatever amount the British Government may deem adequate to cover the expense incurred by protecting the State of Banswarra, provided that such tribute does not exceed three-eighths of the revenue of the country.

Article 10.

The Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors agree that the military force of the country shall always be at the disposal of the British Government.

Article ii.

The Maha Rawul,’his heirs and successors agree never to entertain in their service any Arabs, Mekranees. Sindees, or other foreign troops ; but that their army shall be composed of the military class of the*inhabitants of the country.

Article 12.

The British Government is not to countenance the connections or rela¬ tions of the Maha Rawul, his heirs and successors, who may prove disobe¬ dient ; but to afford to the Maha Rawul aid in bringing them under due control.

Article 13.

The Maha Rawul, in the 9th Article of this Treaty, agrees to pay tri¬ bute to the British'Government; and for the purpose of securing the same agrees that, in event of delay or failure in the said payment, an Ao*ent on the part of the British Government be stationed at Banswarra to deceive the collections levied at the Chubootra and its dependent Nakhas.

Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Bnns'srtra—TXcs. XXII & XXIII. 6g

This Treaty, consisting of thirteen Articles, has this day been settled y Captain James Caulfield, acting under the direction of Brigadier-General ir John Malcolm, K.C B. and K.L.S., on the part of the Honourable East idia Company, and Race Raeeaun Maha Rawul Sree Omed Sing, Rajah f Banswarra on the part of himself, his heirs and successors. Captain budiield has delivered one copy thereof in English, Persian, and Hindus- mi, signed and sealed by himself, to the said Maha Rawul Sree Omed Sing, •ora whom he has received a counterpart of the same bearing his seal and ignature.

Captain Caulfield engages that a copy of the said Treaty, ratified by be Most Noble the Governor-General, in every respect a counterpart of lie Treatv now executed by himself, shall be delivered to the Maha Rawul ■ ree Omed Sing within the space of two months from this date, upon which lie Treaty executed bv Captain Caulfield shall be returned. 'Phis Treaty as been concluded by the Maha Rawul Sree Omed Sing, by his own free nd unbiassed will, whilst in the full possession of his faculties.

lone at Banswarra, this 25th day of December^ A. D. iS/S } or the 24th day of the month Suffer , in the year 1231 Hegira , corresponding to the 13th day 0/ the month of Poos, 76*75 Summnt.

(Sd.) J. Caulfield.

(Sd.)

Hastings.

Seal of the Honourable Company.

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G. Dowdeswell.

The Goverr.O!- 0 v ernl's Small Seal.

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Jas. Stuart.

J. Adam.

Ratified by His Excellency the Governor General in Council, this 13th lay of February, a.d. 1819.

(Sd.) C. T. Metcalfe,

Secretary to Goi'Crnment ,

No. XXIIf.

\gkeement between the British Government and the Maha Rawul Sree Bhowanee Sing, Rawul of Banswarra— 1820.

Whereas in the 8th Article of the Treaty between the British Govern- nent and the Maha Rawul Sree Bhowanee Sing, Rawul of Banswarra,

Rajputana- Mewar Agency— Banswara —No. XXIII.

dated 25th December 1818, corresponding with the 1.3th month Poos Sum¬ mut 187*5, the aforesaid Rawul stipulates to pay to the aforesaid British Government all arrears of tribute due to the Rajah of Dhar or any other ■State up to the date of the said Treaty in such annual payments and at such periods as his income may admit of according to the discretion of the British Government; and whereas the British Government taking into con¬ sideration the impoverished state of the Rawul’s country and finances has been pleased to accept a payment of 33,000 Salim Rupees, being equal to one year's tribute in days of prosperity in lieu of all the arrears specified in the 8th Article : The Maha Rawul hereby agrees to pay that sum to the British Government by instalments at the periods following: —

S. Rs.

lo Phago'on 1876 Summut, corresponding with February i&fco, A.D, . 1,500

In Bysakh Sodd Poonum *1877 Summtft, corresponding with April

1820, ...

In Magh Sood Poonum 1877 Summut, corresponding with January

1821, AO..

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1878 Summut, corresponding with April

1821, a-.d. 2,500

'In Magh Sood Poonum i&7$ Summut, corresponding with January

1822, a.d. ...

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1879 Siimmut, corresponding with April

1822, A D. .......... 3,000

In Magh Sood Poonum 1879 Summut, corresponding with January

1823, A.D. ..3 500

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1880 Summut, corresponding with April

1823, A.D ..

In Magh Sood Poonum 1880 Summut, corresponding with January

1824, A.D. 3,500

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1881 Summut, corresponding with April

1824, a.d. .

In Magh Sood Poonum 1881 Summut, corresponding with January

1825, a.d.. . . , 3,500

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1882 Summut, corresponding with April

1825, a.d ..

Whereas in the 9th Article of the Treaty aforementioned the Maha Rawul agrees to pay to the British Government, in lieu of its protection, a tribute, according to the prosperity of the country, but not exceeding three- eighths of its actual revenue ; and whereas the British Government, desirous of the speedy prosperity of the Rawul's country, has been pleased to direct a settlement of the amount to be paid on account of tribute for the years A.D. 1819, 1820,1821 : The Maha Rawul agrees to pay the following sums for the three years above particularized in the following manner:—

S. Rs*

In Phagoon 1876 Summut, corresponding with February 1820, A.D.. 8,500

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1877 Summut, corresponding with April

1820, A.D. ••••• * . • . • . 8,500

Tr \I R ip533 £0: the year 1819 • 17,000

Rajputana—Mewar Agency -Banswara—Nos. XXIII & XXIV.

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S. Rs.

In Magh Sood Poonum 1877 Summut, corresponding with January

l82I, A.D. ..10,000

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1878 Summut, corresponding with April

1821, A.D.10,000

Total Rupees for the year 1820 . 20,000

In Magh Sood Poonum 1878 Summut, corresponding with January

1822, .12,500

In Bysakh Sood Poonum 1879 Summut, corresponding with April

1822, .12,500

Total Rupees for the year 1821 . 25,000

This settlement is for three years only, at the expiration of which period the British Government will, according to the terms of the 9th Article of the Treaty, make such a regulation of the tribute as will be con¬ sistent with its own good faith, the prosperity of the RawuFs country, and the interest of both Governments. This Agreement was concluded at Bans- warra by Captain A. MacDonald, acting under the orders of General Sir John Malcolm, K.C.B. and K.L.S., on the part of the British Government, and by the Maha Rawul Sree Bhowanee Sing on the part of his own govern¬ ment, this 15th day of February 1820, corresponding with the 2nd Phagoon Sood year Summut Bekoor Mejeit 1876, and 26th of Rubbee Oosanee year of Hegira 1236.

(Sd.) A. MacDonald, Assistant to Sir J . Malcolm ,

The Rawul's Seal.

No. XXIV,

Agreement between the British Government and the Maha Rawul Sreb Bhowanee Sing, Rawul of Banswar- ra.— 1823.

Whereas in the 9th Article of the Treaty between the British Govern¬ ment and the Maha Rawul Sree Bhowanee Sing, Rawul of Banswarra, dated 25th December 1818, A.D., corresponding with 13th month Poos Sumbut 1875, the aforesaid Rawul stipulates to pay to the aforesaid British Gov¬ ernment in lieu of its protection tribute according to the prosperity of the country but not exceeding three-eighths of its actual revenue; and whereas the aforesaid Raw;ul has paid the amount of tribute due for the year 1819,1820, 1821, A.D., according to the Agreement dated 15th February 1820, A.D., corresponding with the 2nd Phagoon Sood Snmbut 1876, the British

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Rajputaaa—Mewar Agency -Banswara— No. XXIV.

Government with a view to the prosperity of the Rawul's country is pleased to make a settlement of the amount to be paid for the following years:_

S. S. Rs,

Tribute for the year. 1822, a.d. . . ....24,000

Balance of arrears- due to the State of Dhar . . .. . 7000

Total

Of this sum will be paid on Phagoon Bud' Amawus, corresponding with March 1823, A.D..^

And on Bysakh Sood Poonum Sumbut 1880, corresponding with April 1823, a.d.

Tribute for the year t 823 , a.d. . . . • . ...

Balance of arrears due to the State of Dhar' . . . ..

31 <ooo

i 5 » 5 oo

15.500

25,000 7»ooq 1

Total . 32,000

Of this sum will be paid on Phagoon Bud‘ Amawus Sumbut 1880,

corresponding with March 1824, a.d. • . . . . 16,000 ^

On Bysakh Sood Poonum Sumbut 18S1, corresponding with MFav

1S24, a.d. \ 16,000

Tribu te for the year 1824, a.d .26,000 ■

Balance of arrears due to the State of Dhar . . . ... 7,000

- Total .. 33,000

Of this sum will be paid on Phagoon Bud Amawus Sumbut 1S81,

corresponding with March 1825, a.d. ..... 16,500 -

On Bysakh Sood Poonum Sumbut 1882, corresponding with May

1S25, a,d. * .... 16,500

Tribute for the year 1825, a.d.

34,000

Of this sum will be paid on Phagoon Bud Amawus Sumbut 18S2, corresponding with March 1826, a.d..

On Bysakh Sood Poonum Sumbut 1883, corresponding with May 1826, A.D.

17,000

17,000*

Tribute for the year 1826, a.d,

35,000 -

Of this sum will be paid on Phagoon Bud Amawus Sumbut 1SS3, corresponding with March 1827, a.d.

On Bysakh Sood Poonum Sumbut 1884, corresponding with May 1827, a.d..

17,500

i7,5oo-

For the five succeeding years, viz., 1827, 1828, 1829, 1830, 1831, A.D., the same sum will be paid yearly, viz., 35,000 S. S. Rupees and in two in¬ stalments each year on the months above specified.

. .This arrangement is for ten years, after the expiration of which the British Government will, according to the gth Article of the Treaty, make such a settlement as will be consistent with its own good faith, the prospe¬ rity of the Rawul's countsy, and. the interests of both Governments.

Rajputana —Mewar Agtacy—Banswara— No. XXV.

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This Agreement was concluded at Pertabgurh on the i xth February 1823, A.D., corresponding with Magh Bud Amawus Sumbut 1879, between Captain A. MacDonald, Local Agent in Bangur and Kantel, acting under the orders of Major-General Sir David Ochterlony, Bart., and G.C.B., Resident in Mahva and Rajputana, and the Maha Rawul Bhowanee Sing, Rawul of Banswarra.

(Sd.) A. MacDonald,

Local Agent .

(Sd.) Maha Rawulji Sree Bhowanee Singhji ( in Nagrt }.

Seal of do. do.

No. XXV. ,

Purport of a Khareeta from Rawul Bhowanee Sing of Banswarra to Colonel Speirs, dated 9th June 1836.

In future I shall use my utmost exertions in bringing into order the troublesome and refractory Bheels of my territory, and to prevent all com¬ plaints being made against them by the authorities of the neighbouring States. Should they attempt to resist my authority, and continue to follow their lawless practices, I will adopt such measures as may be available to inflict punishment on them, and cause compensation to be made for such outrages as they may commit. At the same time I engage to act agreeably to what is stated in the following articles :—

Article i.

My attention in the first instance shall be directed towards the regular and punctual payment of the tribute demandable by Government and to the adoption of such measures as may tend to the improvement and welfare of my country. I will on no occasion allow myself to be guided by designing, artful and intriguing men.

Article 2 .

In order to enable me to be punctual in the discharge of the arrears of tribute due to Government, agreeably to the instalments hereafter specified,

I will, to the best of my ability, make arrangements to reduce my personal expenses and those of my Government, so as to enable me to liquidate ftie amount due to Government as arrears of tribute.

Article 3.

For the better management and administration of the affairs of my Government, I will, with your concurrence, appoint such individuals to the

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Rajputana Mewar Agency— Banswara.— No XXV.

situations of manager under me, Fotadar, etc., as may be fully capable of conducting the affairs of my State, and will not remove them at the insti¬ gation of evil-disposed men. Should they be found committing irregulari¬ ties, they shall be reproved for their error.

Article 4.

Those individuals who have been on former occasions dismissed by me on account of misconduct shall not again be admitted into my service. In future I will refrain from keeping company with Bhats, Charuns and people of low character.

Out of the sum of Rs. 1,69,385, due to Government on account of tribute, I have already given you hoondees to the amount of Rs. 80,000; a further sum of Rs. 20,000 will be discharged with the tribute for next year, and the balance of these arrears I engage to liquidate by instalments in the course of eight years as detailed in the annexed statement.

Being unable to clear off the whole amount of arrears at once I have proposed the foregoing arrangement, which I hope will meet with your approval. At the same time 1 beg you will take into consideration and represent to Government the impoverished state of my country, and the reduced circumstances I am in at present, so that l may be relieved from the charge of interest, which I can by no means afford to pay.

Statement of instalments fixed for the payment of arrears of tribute due to Government from the State of Banswarra:—

Tribute for Sum but 1893, a.d. 1836 37 In liquidation of former arrears ....

Tribute and arrears for Sumbut 1804 or a.d 1837*38 Ditto for Sumbut 1895 or a.d. 1838-39 .

Ditto for Sumbut 1896 O: A.D. 1839-40 .

Ditto for Sumbut 3897 or a d. 1840-41 .

Ditto for Sumbut 1898 or a.d. 1841-42 Ditto for Sumbut 1899 or a.d. 1842-43 . .

Ditto for Sumbut 1900 or a.d, 1843-44

*

Rs. Rs.

35»°co

20,000

- 55,000

. 45,000

. 45,000

. 45>ooo

. . 45,000

• - 45>ooO

. . 45,000

* . 44.385

3)69.385

(True translation.)

(Sd.) Alex. Speirs,

Rajputana—Mewar Agency— Banswara— No. XXVI.

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No. XXVI.

Extradition Treaty between the British Government and His Highness Luchmun Sing, Maha Rawul of Banswarra, his children, heirs and successors, executed on the one part by Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Ross Elliot Hutchinson, Officiating Political Agent of Meywar, under authority from LlEUTr NANT-COLONEL Richard Harte Keatinge, c.s.i. and v.c., Governor- General’s Agent for the States' of Rajpootana, in virtue of full powers to that effect vested in him by His Excel¬ lency the Right Hon’ble Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence, Bart, g.c.b. and g.c.s.i., Viceroy and Gov¬ ernor-General of India, and on his own part by the Maha Rawul Luchmun Sing— 1868.

Article i.

That any person, whether a British or Foreign subject, committing a heinous offence in British territory, and seeking shelter within the limits^of the Banswarra State, shall be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Government to the former, on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 2.

That any person being a subject of Banswarra, committing a heinous •offence within the limits of the Banswarra State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Government to the former, on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 3.

That any person, other than a Banswarra subject, committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Banswarra State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended, and the case investigated by such Court as the British Government may direct. As a general rule such cases will be tried by the Court of the Political Agent in whom the political supervision of Banswarra may be invested.

Article 4.

That in no case shall either Government be bound to surrender any person accused of a heinous offence, except on requisition duly made by, or by the authority of, the Government within whose territories the offence shall be charged to have been committed, and also upon such evidence of criminality as, according to the laws of the country in which the person accused shall be found, would justify his apprehension and sustain the charge if the offence had been there committed-

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Article 5.

That the following offences be deemed as coming within the category of heinous offences

1. Murder.

2. Attempt to murder.

3. Culpable homicide under aggravating

circumstances.

4. Thuggee.

5. Poisoning.

6 . Rape.

7# Causing grievous hurt.

8. Child-stealing.

9. Selling females#

10. Dacoitee.

11. Robbery,

12. Burglary.

13. Cattle-theft.

14. Arson.

15. Forgery.

16. Counterfeiting coin or uttering base

coin..

17. Criminal breach of trust.

18. Criminal misappropriation of pro¬

perty.

19. Abetting the above offences.

Article 6 .

The expenses of any apprehension, detention, or surrender, made in virtue of the foregoing stipulations, shall be borne and defrayed by the Government making the requisition.

Article 7.

The above Treaty shall continue in force until either of the high con¬ tracting parties shall give notice to the other of its wish to terminate it.

Article 8 .

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to effect any Treaty now existing between the high contracting parties, except so far as any Treaty may be repugnant thereto.

Done at Banswarra, this twenty-fourth day of December in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight .

Seal.

(Sd.) A. R. E. Hutchinson, Lieut.-Col.,

Offg, Political Agent in Meywar.

Seal-

Seal and signature of the Maha Rawul of Banswarra.

Seal.

(Sd.) Mayo.

This Treaty was ratified by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General of India, at Fort William, on the 5th of March 1869.

(Sd.) W. S. Seton-Karr,

Secy . to the Govt . of India, Foreign Dept*

Seal.

Rajputana-Mewar Agency -Banswara- No. XXVII.

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No. XXVII.

Agreement supplementary to the Treaty of 1869 regarding

Extradition— 1887. " w

Whereas a Treaty relating to the extradition of offenders was conclud¬ ed on the 5th March 1869, between the British Government and the Bans¬ warra State: And whereas the procedure prescribed by the Treaty for the extradition of offenders from British India to the Banswarra State has been found by experience to be less simple and effective than the procedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders in force in British India: It is hereby agreed between the British Government and the Bans¬ warra State that the provisions of the Treaty prescribing a procedure for the extradition of offenders shall no longer apply to cases of extradition from British India to the Banswarra State; but that the procedure prescrib¬ ed by the law as to the extradition of offenders for the time being in force in British India shall be followed in every such case.

Signed at Banswarra this twe?ity-seve?itk day of July in the year A.D . one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven .

Seal.

(Sd.) In vernacular, Maharawal of Banswarra.

j Seal.

I - (Sd.) A. F. Pinhey, Lieut.,

Asstt. Political Agent, Banswarra and Pertabgarh.

(Sd.) Dufferin, Viceroy and Govr.-Genl. of India.

This Agreement was approved and confirmed by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General of India at Fort William on the twenty- eighth day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight.

(Sd.) H. M. Durand,

Secy, to the Govt. of Tndia } Foreign Dept.

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No. XXVIII.

Translation of the list of 21 grievances submitted by the Banswara Tagirdars and of the orders of the Darbar thereon.

Grievances as represented by the Sardars .

1. That His Highness the Mahara¬ wal should first visit the Sardars at their tents on their arrival at the capital on the occasion of the Dasehra festival.

2. Those Sardars who are entitled to free rations should' always receive them.

3. Those who are entitled to the privilege should be supplied with food from the Royal kitchen.

4. When the Jagirdars go to make their obeisance to His Highness, the latter should embrace them.

5.. That when they attend the Court, they should be permitted to take their followers with them.

6 . The Kanwars of the Tazimi Sardars should alight from their horses at the Shingwasani matts.

7. In the Darikhana, the Sardars shall be seated in the order of prece¬ dence.

8. The Sardars shall accompany His Highness whenever and wher¬ ever the latter goes, but they are not bound to accompany the Kamdar.

9.. When any Sardar has an un¬ avoidable business, he shall not accom¬ pany His Highness on any expedi¬ tion.

10. The Maharajas of Khandu and Surpur should dine and smoke in company with His Highness.

11. The succession fee should only be levied from those Sardars who according to ancient custom are liable

Orders of the Maharawal.

1. On application being made to the Maharawal orders will be given in accordance therewith. Their re¬ quest will be granted.

2. Rations shall be allowed ac¬ cording to ancient customs.

3. This is a small matter that must depend on the will and pleasure of the Maharawal.

4. This also must be optional with the Maharawal.

5. Such followers as are worthy of being admitted into the Dari¬ khana shall accompany them.

6. The privilege shall be con¬ tinued to those that are entitled to it: special Parwanas conformatory of this privilege have been issued to Garhi and Khandu.

7. They-should sit according to their ancient order of precedence.

8. This will depend upon circum¬ stances in accordance with which orders wull be given and will have to be obeyed.

9. On the matter being repre¬ sented, the circumstances will be taken into consideration, and, if possible, the Sardar's attendance will be excused.

10. This must depend on the pleasure of the Maharawal.

11. The succession fee will be levied in accordance with ancient custom and will be calculated on

Rajputana.—Mewar Agency -Banswara —No. XXVIII.

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Grievances as represented by the Sardars —contd.

to its payment and not from those who are" not liable to its payment according to ancient custom.

* 2, No Polki Chitthis shall be ex¬ acted.

13. No new Pattas or leases should be issued.

14. No Jagirdar shall be called on to make his obeisance to the Mahara- wal until the Talwar Bandhai cere¬ mony has been performed.

15. Sardars are not to pay more than the usual tribute.

t 6. The privilege of adoption should rest with the relatives of the family without any interference on the part of the Darbar.

17. The Jagirdars shall invariably receive replies to their references.

18. All boundary disputes shall be properly settled and demarcated.

ig. The Sardars.are not obliged to attend at the Gangor festival and the Mela (fair).

Orders of the Maharawal •—contd.

the basis of the amount and cap¬ abilities of the Jagir. No hardship will be exercised.

12. No Polki Chitthis shall be exacted.

13. No new Pattas shall be issued.

14. Agreed. No Sardar shall be so called on.

15. A remission of 4 annas in the rupee is made from the increase of 5i annas in the rupee ordered in Sam vat 1935.

1 6. When the necessity for adop¬ tion arises in the case of any jagir the women and relatives of the family will appoint and instal the successor they may choose and per¬ form the ceremony of Pagri Band¬ hai. Information of what is done must be sent to the Darbar.

17. Replies shall be given.

18. A proper settlement shall be effected within six months.

TVo^.—The officials for tlrs have been appointed and will commence work after the Holi.

19. Every Jagirdar must attend the Mela and the Gangor festival, with the exception of the Sardars of Garhi and Khandu, who must send in Bhala Admis and Sowars to represent them. Whenever it be found necessary the Garhi and Khandu Sardars on being called on shall also attend.

20. The question of the Khandu 20. This will be settled.

grain which was stopped by the Raj Note . — This has since been settled and

should be settled. a sum of money paid to the Khandu

Maharaj.

21. The Sardars shall submit further 2t. Very well. Let them do so. representations they may have to

make.

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Rajpatana— Mewar Agency—BaMswara—No. XXVIII.

Memorandum, by the Darbar .

All the Jagirdars should faithfully obey the orders of the Darbar, and the Darbar on their part shall carry out the arrangements as noted above.

• Dated Phagun Sudi 7th Samvat 1639. Thursday (A. D., 15th March

1883). -

Note added by the Darbar.

p $ _From the 5! annas’ increase made in the tribute in Samvat

j Q ,«r 4 annas are remitted. As regards the explanation as to which is to be considered a Darikhana, the Darikhana is that where a Darbar is assem¬ bled.

Dated Phagun Sudi 7th Samvat 1939, Thursday.

(Sd.) Rao Gamir Singh of Garhi.

„ Chhoru Fateh Singh of Khandu.

„ Partap Singh of Deodan.

„ ZORAWAR Singh of Kundla.

„ Guman Singh of Bhukia.

„ Duleh Singh of Gauora.

„ Balwant Singh of Maitwala.

„ Bakhta WAR Singh of Talwara.

„ Lal Singh of Amja.

„ Mad ho Singh of Sulkia.

„ Gulal Singh of Kuania.

Translation of Razinama filed in the Banswara Darbar by certain

Jagirdars of the State.

After Compliments. —We preferred in the Darbar our grievances, 2 r in number, and orders having been passed on them, a copy of it has been furnished to us with a Chittha. We are quite agreeable to its contents : we have now nothing more to complain of in connection therewith and we will act in accordance with the details of the list. We file this Arzi as a Razinama in the matter.

Dated Phagun Sudi 7th Samvat 1939 (A. D. 15th March 1883.)

(S<f.) Rao Gamir Singh.

„ Chhoru Fateh Singh.

„ Balwant Singh.

„ Bakhtawar Singh.

„ Guman Singh.

„ Duleh Singh.

„ Lal Singh.

„ Amar Singh.

„ Partap Singh.

„ Zorawar Singh.

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No. XXIX.

Treaty with the Rajah of Pertabgurh.— 1804.

Copy of a. Treaty concluded with Samut Sing, Rajah of Pertabgurh. by Colonel Murray, Commanding the British Troops in Guzerat, the Attaveesy, and MuKva, 1804 .

Article r.

The Rajah disclaims all subjection or acknowledgment of superiority to Juswunt Rao Hoikar.

Article 2.

The Rajah engages to pay the tribute formerly paid by him to Juswunt Rao Hoikar to the British Government, when the Most Noble the Governor General shall think fit to order it to be levied.

Article 3.

The Rajah shall consider the enemies of the British Government as his own, and engages that he will not permit them to remain in his districts.

Article 4.

All British troops and stores of every description for the British army shall be permitted to pass free through the districts of the Rajah; and the Rajah further engages to afford them every assistance and protection.

Article 5.

The districts of the Rajah shall deliver at Mulhar Ghur five thousand maunds of rice, two thousand maunds of gram, and three thousand maunds of Jowaree, for which a fair and equitable price shall be paid on the delivery, to be made one-half in fourteen, the remainder in twenty-eight days.

Article 6.

In the full confidence that the above Articles shall be strictly performed by the Rajah, Colonel Murray, Commanding the British forces, engages to raise no contributions, either of money, cattle, or grain, nor will he permit any contributions to be levied by detachments of British troops under his command.

Article 7.

The Rajah engages to coin in the mint of Pertabgurh such bullion as the Commanding Ofljcer of the British troops may find convenient to^send there, the British Government defraying the actual expense. /

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Article 8 .

This Treaty shall be sent, with the least possible delay, for the ratifica¬ tion of His Excellency the Most Noble the Governor-General; but the above Articles shall be strictly adhered to by the Officer Commanding the troops and the Rajah, till the ratification shall arrive.

Given under my hand and seal, this 25th day of November 1S04 , in Camp on the Chumbul.

(Sd.) J. Murray,

Collector.

No. XXX.

Treaty with the Raja of Dowleah and Pertabgurh, dated the 5th of October 1818.

Engagement entered into by the Honourable the East India Company and Samut Sing, Rajah of Dowleah and Pertabgurh, his heirs and successors, settled by Captain Caulfield, under authority from Brigadier-General Sir John Malcolm, k.c.b. and k.l.s,, Political Agent to the Most Noble the Governor-General on the part of the Honourable East India Company, and Ram Chund Bhow, on the part of Samut Sing, Rajah of Dowleah and Pertabgurh, the said Brigadier-General Sir John Malcolm being invested with full power and authority from the Most Noble Francis, Marquis of Hastings, k.g., one of His Britannic Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council, appointed by the Honourable East India Company, to direct and control all their affairs in the East Indies, and the said Ram Chund Bhow being duly invested with full powers on the part of Samut Sing, Rajah of Dowleah and Pertabgurh.

Article i.

The Rajah promises to give up all connection with other States, arid to the utmost of his power prove his obedience to the British Government, who, in return, agree to assist him in re-establishing good order throughout his

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district; and to protect him from the claims and trespasses of all other States.

Article 2.

The Rajah agrees to pay to the British Government ail arrears of tribute justly due to Maharajah Mulhar Rao Holkar, amounting to one lakh twenty- four thousand six hundred and fifty-seven Rupees and six annas, in the fol¬ lowing manner, viz. :—

The first year Anno Domini 1818-19, corresponding to the years Fuslee 1226 and 1875 "Sumbut, ten thousand Rupees.

Second year—fifteen thousand Rupees.

Third year—twenty thousand Rupees.

Fourth year*—twenty-five thousand Rupees.

Fifth year—twenty-five thousand Rupees.

Sixth year—twenty-nine thousand six hundred and fifty-seven Rupees and six annas.

And the Rajah further agrees, that in case the above payments be not made as specified, an Agent on the part of British Government shall be appointed to receive the sums above-mentioned from the town duties of Pertabgurh.

Article 3.

The Rajah of Dowleah and Pertabgurh agrees on his part and on that of his heirs to pay to the British Government, in lieu of its protection, such tributes and presents as he has hitherto paid to Mulhar Rao Holkar; the above tribute to be paid as follows, viz .:—

The first year Anno Domini 1818*19 corresponding to the year 1226 Fuslee and 1875 Sumbut, the sum of thirty-five thousand Rupees.

Second year—fortv-five thousand Rupees

Third } ear- fifty-five thousand Rupees.

Fourth year—sixty-five thousand Rupees.

And the fifth ye^r, the full amount of the tribute, namely, seventy-two thousand seven hundred Salim Sahee Rupees, in two payments, half in Maugh and the other half in Je}te, corresponding to the months of March and July.

Article 4.

The Rajah further agrees not to entertain Arabs or Mekranees in his service, but to keep up fifty horsemen and two hundred foot soldiers, inha¬ bitants of the Pertabgurh district, who are to be at the disposal of the British Government whenever their services are required in the vicinity of the Pertabgurh district.

Article 5.

The Rajah of Pertabgurh to be the master of his own government, in the affairs of which the British Government is not to interfere, except in the settlement of all predatory tribes, and in the re-establishment of tranquillity and good order; the Rajah agrees to be guided by the advice of the British Government, and further, that he will not levy any unusual duty on the mint or merchants, or on merchandize, throughout his territories.

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Article 6 .

The British Government agrees not to give countenance to any of the connections or relations of the Pertabgurh Rajah who may be disobedient, but to afford the Rajah aid in bringing them under due control.

Article 7.

The British Government agrees to aid the Rajah in subduing the Meenahs, B heels, etc., etc.

Article 8.

The British Government agrees not to interfere with any just and ancient claims the Rajah may be authorized to make by usage on his sub¬ jects.

Article 9.

The British Government agrees to aid the Rajah in all his just demands on his subjects should he not be able to enforce them.

Article jo.

If the Pertabgurh Rajah should have any just claims upon any neigh¬ bouring State or the surrounding Thakoors the British Government agrees to afford him the benefit of its influence in recovering or adjusting them. It will also mediate to settle any difference or dispute that may arise be¬ tween him and such Chiefs.

Article ii.

The British Government agrees not to interfere in the distribution of the Kheraut lands; and it will pay on all occasions the utmost respect to the religious customs and prejudices' of the Rajah and the inhabitants of the country.

Article 12.

The Rajah agrees, in the third Article of this engagement, to pay tribute to the British Government, and, for the purpose of securing the same, agrees to pay the said tribute to persons to be appointed to receive it on the & part of the British Government ; and in the event of any failure in the said pay¬ ment the Rajah agrees that an Agent on the part of the British Government be appointed to receive the tribute from the town duties of Pertabgurh.

This engagement, consisting of twelve Articles, has been this day settled by Captain James Caulfield, acting under the directions of Brigadier-General Sir John Malcolm, K.c B. and K.L.S., on the part of the Honourable Company and by Ram Chund .Bhow on the part of Samut Sing Rajah of Dowleah and Pertabgurh; Captain Caulfield has delivered one copy thereof in En<dj s h, Persian, and Hindustani, signed and sealed hy himself, to the said ^Ram Chund Bhow, to be forwarded to the Rajah of Dowleah and Pertabgurh, b.nd has received from the said Ram Chund Bhow a counterpart of the said •engagement signed and sealed by him. - “'

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85

Captain Caulfield engages that a copy of the said Treaty, ratified bv the Most Noble the Governor-General, in every respect a counterpatt of the Treaty now executed by himself, shall be delivered to Ram Chund Bhow, to be given to Samut Sing, Rajah of Dowleah and Pertabgurh, within the period of two months; and on the delivery of such copy to the Rajah the Treaty executed by Captain Caulfield, under the immediate direction of Brigadier- General Sir John Malcolm, K C.B. and K.L.S., shall be returned : and Ram Chund Bhow in like manner engages that another copy of the said Treaty by Samut Sing, Rajah of Dowleah and Pertabgurh, in every respect the counterpart of the '1 reaty now executed by himself, shall be delivered to Captain Caulfield, to be forwarded to the Most Noble the Governor-General, within the space of eight days from this date, and on the delivery of such copy to the Most Noble the Governor-General the 1 reaty executed by Ram Chund Bhow, by virtue of the full power and authority vested in him as abovementioned, shall also be returned.

Done at Nee much, this gth day of October, A.D rSiS, on the day cf Zchijj, in the year of Hegira I2jj, corresponding to the 6th day of the Month Assairje Sud Chyte Sumbut iSjf.

The Governor

($<!.)

Hastings.

< VnenU's Sinail Sea*.

*>

G. Dowdf.swell.

V

J. Stuart.

JJ

C. M. Ricketts.

Ratified by IIis Excellency lire Most Noble the Governor-General in ‘Council, at Port William, this 7II1 day of November i8ib.

(Scl.) J. Adam,

Chief Secretary to Government.

No. XXXL

(Signature of Rawul Samut Sing.)

Engagement entered into by Rawul Samut Sing of Pertib- gurh with Captain A. MacDonald on the part of the Honourable Company—1823

Two hundred infantry and fifty cavalry are stated in the Treaty; and one thousand Rupees per mensem, or twelve thousand Rupees per annum, shall be

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paid to Government for their maintenance by regular instalments. From the year Surnbut 18S3 two thousand Rupees per mensem, or twenty-four thousand Rupees per annum, shall be paid to the Company's Government,, and from this no deviation will be made. The Rupees to be of the Salim Sahee standard.

Ughun Soodee ylh Sumbnt 1S80 , or gth December 1823.

No. XXXII.

Extradition Treaty between the British Government and His Highness Oodey Sing, Rajah of Dowleah and PERTABGURH, bis children, heirs, and successors, executed on the one part by Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Ross Elliot Hutchinson, Officiating Political Agent of MEYWAR, under authority from LiEUTENANT-COLONEL Richard Harte Keatinge, c.s.i. and v.c., Governor- General’s Agent for the States of Rajpootana, in virtue of full powers to that effect vested in him by His Ex¬ cellency the Right Hon’ble Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence, Bart., g.c.b. and g.c.s.i., Viceroy and Gov¬ ernor-General of India, and on his own part by the Rajah Oodey Sing— i858;

Article i.

That any person, whether a British or Foreign subject, committing a heinous offence in British territory, and seeking shelter within the limits of the Pertabgurh State, shall be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Government to the former, on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 2.

That any person, being a subject of Pertabgurh, committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Pertabgurh State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Gov¬ ernment to the former, on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 3.

That any person, other than a Pertabgurh subject, committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Pertabgurh State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended, and the case investigated by such court as the British Government may direct. As a general rule such cases will be tried by the Court of the Political Agent in whom the political supervision of Pertabgurh may be invested.

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Article 4.

That in no case shall either Government be bound to surrender any person accused of a heinous offence, except on requisition duly made by, or by the authority of, the Government within whose territories the offence shall be charged to have been committed, and also upon such evidence of criminality as, according to the laws of the country in which the person accused shall be found, would justify his apprehension and sustain the charge if the offence had been there committed.

Article 5.

That the following offences be deemed as coming within the category of heinous offences :—

1. Murder.

2. Attempt to murder.

3. Culpable homicide under aggravating

circumstances.

4. Thuggee. z. Poisoning.

6. Rape.

7. Causing grievous hurt.

8. Child-stealing, g. Selling females.

10. Dacoitee.

11. Robbery.

12. Burglary.

13. Cattle-theft.

14. Ar^on.

15. Forgery.

16. Counterfeiting coin, or uttering base

coin.

17. Criminal breach of trust

18. Criminal misappropriation of pro¬

perty.

19. Abetting the above offences.

Article 6.

The expenses of any apprehension, detention, or surrender, made in virtue of the foregoing stipulations, shall be borne and defrayed by the Government making the requisition.

Article 7.

The above Treaty shall continue in force until either of the high con¬ tracting parties shall give notice to the other of its wish to terminate it.

Article 8.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect any Treaty now existing between the high contracting parties, except so far as any Treaty may be repugnant thereto.

Done at Pertabgurh this twenty-second day of December in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight.

Seal.

Seal.

(Sd.) A. R. E. Hutchinson, Lieut. -CoL ,

Ojfg* PoltL Agent in Meywar .

Selsfl and Signature of the Rajah of Pertabgurh and Dowleah.

Seal.

(Sd.) Mayo,

Viceroy and Govr.-Genl. of India.

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r \ hjs Treaty was ratified by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General of India, at tort William, on the iQth of February 1S09.

Seal.

(Sd.) W. S. Seton-Karr, Secy, to the Govt . of India , Foreign Dept.

No. XXXIII.

Agreement supplementary to the Treaty of 1869 regard¬ ing Extradition— 1887.

Whereas a Treaty relating to the extradition of offenders was conclud¬ ed on the iQth February 1809, between the British Government and the Pertabgurh State : And whereas the procedure prescribed by the Treaty for the extradition of offenders from British India to the Pertabgurh State has been found by experience to be less simple and effective than the procedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders in force in British India: It is hereby agreed between the British Government and the Pertabgurh State that the provisions of the Treaty prescribing a procedure for the extradition of offenders shall no longer apply to cases of extradition from British India to the Pertabgurh State ; but that the pro¬ cedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders for the time being in force in British India shall be followed in every such case.

Signed at Pertabgurh this twenty-ninth day of August in the year A . D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven.

(Sd.) In Vernacular,

Mahatawat of Pertabgurh.

(Sd.) A. F. PINHEY, Lieut.y A sstt , Pultl Agent, Banswarra and Pertabgurh*

(Sd.) Dufferin,

Viceroy and Govr.-Gent. of India .

This Agreement was approved and confirmed by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor-General of India at fort William on the 28th day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eight-eight.

(Sd.) H. M. Durand,

Secy»to the Govt, of India , Foreign Dept .

Seal.

Seal

Rajputana—Jaipur Agency —Jaipur.

8 S>

II—THE JAIPUR AGENCY.*

(I.) JAIPUR.

The present State of Jaipur was, it is believed, founded by Dulha Rax about a.D. 1128. The family belong to the Kachwaha tribe of Rajputs and claim descent from Rama, King of Ajodhya, between whom and Dulha Rai are said to have intervened one hundred and four generations. At the time of the foundation of the Jaipur State the country of Rajputana was divided among petty Rajput and Mina Chiefs, all owing allegiance to the Hindu Kings who then ruled in Delhi.

At an early date Jaipur succumbed to the Muhammadans. Raja Bhagwan Das was the first Rajput Chief who allied himself by marriage with the Muhammadan Emperors of Delhi. The Jaipur family furnished the Emperors with some of their most distinguished military leaders. One of the Chiefs of Jaipur, Jai Singh II, who began to rule in 1699, was distinguished by his intellectual capacity and his liberal patronage of science and art. His attainments in mathematics and astronomy have made his name known to European scholars. At a later period the Rajas of Jaipur united with Udaipur and Jodhpur to resist the Muhammadan power. To obtain the privilege of re-marrying with the Udaipur family, which the Jai¬ pur Chiefs had forfeited by matrimonial alliances with the Emperors, they agreed, on the occasion of such alliances, that the issue of the Udaipur princess should succeed to the State in preference to elder sons by other wives. This attempt to set aside the rights of elder sons brought great disasters both on Jaipur and Udaipur.

The Maratha supremacy over the Rajput States had succeeded that of the Muhammadans when the political relations of the British Government with Jaipur commenced in 1803. Jagat Singh was then Maharaja of Jaipur. In pursuance of the general policy of the British Government at the com¬ mencement of the Maratha war to exclude the Marathasfrom Hindustan by uniting the Rajput Chiefs in subsidiary alliances with the British Govern¬ ment, a Treaty (No. XXXIV) was concluded in 1803 with Jagat Singh. That Chief, however, fulfilled his obligations very imperfectly, and Lord Cornwallis, who had resolved to abandon the system of subsidiary alliances,

* The Agency is controlled by the Resident at Jaipur.

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Raj putana—Jaipur Agency— Jaipur.

declared the connection with Jaipur to be dissolved and withdrew from thac State the protection of the British Government But before this resolution had been communicated the Maharaja had retrieved his credit by heartily co-operating against Holkar with Lord Lake, who had thereupon assured him of continued support. The policy of Lord Cornwallis, however, was followed by Sir George Barlow who, notwithstanding the remonstrance of Lord Lake based on grounds both of general policy and of good faith, dissolved the alliance with Jaipur.

The expediency of the dissolution of this alliance was considered to be very questionable by the Home Government, who in 1813 directed that Jai¬ pur should again betaken under protection if an opportunity afforded. But, owing to the outbreak of the war with Nepal, it was considered better to postpone any such measure until it could be adopted as part of the general scheme for the suppression of the Pindaris. In 1817, when negotiations were opened, it was found that the cancelment of the previous treaty had rendered the Jaipur State reluctant to enter into a fresh alliance. In time, however, the increasing necessities of the State ; the example of its neighbours and the apprehension of being excluded from British protection; the continued exac¬ tions of Amir Khan’s troops, who were permitted to remain in the country till Jaipur should enter into the general scheme of suppressing the Pindaris ; and the arrangements in progress for forming separate engagements with the small States depending on Jaipur, which would have reduced her to Insigni¬ ficance,—all these concurring causes led at length to Maharaja Jagat Singh’s accepting a Treaty (No. XXXV) on the 2nd April 1818, by which the protection of the British Government was extended to Jaipur. On his part he agreed to furnish troops at the requisition of the British Government, and to pay an annual tribute of eight lakhs of rupees until the revenue should exceed forty lakhs, after which five-sixteenths of the excess were to be paid in addition to the eight lakhs. The first duty urged on the Maharaja after the conclusion of the treaty was the resumption of the lands usurped by the nobles, and the reduction of the nobles to their proper relation of subordination to the Maharaja. Through the mediation of Sir David Ochterlony Agreements (No. XXXVI) were entered into in 1819 similar to those formed at Udaipur. The usurped lands were restored to the Maharaja and the nobles were guaranteed in their legitimate rights and posses¬ sions.

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9*

In 1818 Jagat Singh ended a life which had been spent in gross debauchery. He left no sons and an attempt was made to put Mohan Singh, a distant relative of the family, in power; but on the 25th April 1819 one of the Ranis bore a posthumous son, Jai Singh, and he was recognised as heir both by the Jaipur nobles and the British Government. His mother, who was known as the Bhatianiji Maji, was Regent, Till the Rani’s death in 1833 Jaipur was a scene of corruption and misgovernment, and the British Government found it necessary to appoint an officer to reside at Jaipur and to authorise him to interfere in the internal administration of the State, with the view of guarding the interests of Government and securing the payment of the tribute.

The young Maharaja Jai Singh III died in 1835, leaving as his successor a son, Ram Singh, then under two years of age. It was supposed that the Raja had been poisoned by one Jota Ram, the paramour of the late Rani, who, under her influence, had acquired great power in the State and sup¬ planted in the office of minister Rawal Bairisal, the nominee of the British Government On the death of Maharaja Jai Singh the Agent to the Gover¬ nor General proceeded to Jaipur to make enquiries; reform the administra¬ tion ; and assume the guardianship of the infant heir. The strong measures which he adopted led to the formation of a conspiracy by Jota Ram. The Agents life was attempted and his Assistant was murdered. The murder¬ ers were seized and executed by order of Rawal Bairisal whom the Agent had appointed minister ; and Jota Ram and his fellow-conspirators were imprisoned for life in the fort of Chunar.

Large arrears of£ ribute had accumulated during the long course of mis¬ government in Jaipur, and the resources of the State were nearly ruined. It therefore again became necessary in 1834 for the British Government to inter¬ fere in the internal administration, in which till then the Chandrawatji Maji, as mother of the minor, Ram Singh, had been de facto Regent. A Council of Regency, consisting of five of the principal nobles, was formed under the superintendence of the Political Agent, for whose decision all measures of importance were submitted; the army was reduced; every branch of the administration was reformed; and sati, slavery, and infanticide were prohibit¬ ed. The tribute was found to be far in excess of a fair proportion of the revenue ; and therefore in 1842 a remission was made of forty-six lakhs of arrears, and the annual tribute was reduced to four lakhs of rupees. No formal alteration was made at that time in theTreaty of 1818, but as the pro-

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vision in Article 6, which empowered the British Government to demand an additional tribute from Jaipur when the revenues of the State should exceed forty lakhs of rupees was found to be inconvenient, and to a certain extent pre¬ judicial to the welfare and improvement of the State, a supplementary Treaty (No. XXXVII) was concluded in 1871, by which Article 6 of the Treaty of 1818 was formally cancelled, and the tribute payable by Jaipur was fixed in perpetuity at four lakhs of rupees per annum. In return for this favourable concession the Maharaja promised on the part of himself and his successors to spend annually a reasonable sum on irrigation and other works of public utility within the State.

In 1868 a Treaty (No. XXXVIII) was executed with the Jaipur State providing for the mutual extradition of persons charged with certain specified heinous offences. In 1887 an Agreement (No. XXXIX) was concluded in modification of this Treaty, providing that in cases of extradition of offenders from British India to Jaipur the procedure for the time being in force in British India should be followed.

In 1868 the - Maharaja of Jaipur agreed (No. XL) to cede free of cost land required for railway purposes; to defray all necessary com¬ pensation for loss accruing to owners of lands, houses, &c., in the jand ceded; to make over full jurisdiction in the land ceded, short of sovereign rights, absolutely to the British Government; and to surrender all transit and other duties on goods passing through, goods breaking bulk or conveyed to or from the railway being charged either at the prevailing rates or at a tariff to be fixed thereafter.

In 1869 a Treaty (No. XLI) was concluded, by which the Maharaja leased for Rs. 2,75,000 a year the Jaipur share of the joint jurisdic^ tion possessed by Jaipur and Jodhpur over the salt manufactured at Sum- bhar. The Darbar undertook not to levy any duty of any kind on British salt, and were entitled to receive from the British Government 172,000 maunds of salt annually at the rate of nine annas per maund, a royalty at the rate of 20 per cent, on the price per maund of any salt sold or exported in a year by the British Government in excess of 825,000 maunds, and 7,000 maunds of good salt a year, free of all charges, for the use of the Darbar. In accordance with this treaty the Sambhar Lake Court, which, for certain purposes, is subordinate to the Court of the District Magistrate, Ajmer, was established on the 18th March 1870.

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In 1879 another Treaty (No. XLII) was concluded, providing for the suppression of the manufacture of salt in Jaipur territory; for the aboli¬ tion of all dues of any kind on salt, and also on sugar or other saccharine produce with the exception of octroi, choongi, etcetera, levied on imports into towns with a population exceeding 5,000; and for the prevention of the import or export of any but British duty paid salt. The Darbar exchanged their right to 172,000 maunds of salt a year, at nine annas a maund, for an annual payment from the British Government of Rs. 4,00,000. They also granted to the British Government the management of the Kachar Rawasa Sar, Articles 3, 5, 6, 10, 14, 15, and 16 of the Treaty of 1869 being extended to the tract in question, in return for which the British Government undertook to pay annually, through the Maharaja, Rs. 8,000 to the Rao of Khandela and Rs. 3,000 to the Thakur of Kachar. As compensation for the loss suffered by them through the abolition of salt works in the State, the British Government agreed to pay certain landholders, through the Maharaja, Rs 2,309-1-7 a year.

Maharaja Ram Singh did good service during the mutinies, for which he received a grant of the pargana of Kot Kasim under a promise to respect the ^revenue settlements made while the pargana was under British management. He also received, in 1862, the privilege of adop¬ tion {Addendum to No. V). He was an intelligent ruler, and took great interest in opening up roads through his State and also in education. More¬ over, he much extended irrigation and gave his capital the benefit of gas and water works. In 1863 he was created a Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India. In consequence of his liberality during the famine in Rajputana in 1868, his salute was raised from seventeen to nineteen guns as a personal distinction. The Maharaja sat as a member of the mixed commission of Europeans and Natives by which Malhar Rao, Gaekwar of Baroda, was tried in 1875 f° r an attempt to poison the British Resident at Baroda. At the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi in January 1877 hi s personal salute was further raised to twenty-one guns, and the title of u Councillor of the Empress } ' was bestowed upon him.

He died on the i8th September 1880 without male issue, and was succeeded by a relative named Kaim Singh, of the Isarda Division of the Jhalai branch of the family, who was nominated as his successor by the Maharaja on his death-bed. The Government of India confirmed the

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selection, and Kaim Singh accordingly ascended the gadi tinder the name of Madho Singh II. He was then 19 years of age, and during the minority, the State was administered by a Council of which the British Resident and the Maharaja were joint Presidents.

Maharaja Madho Singh was invested with full powers on the 6th September 1882, when he completed his 21st year.

In 1882 the Darbar remitted all transit duties' on the roads leading to and from the railway stations in Jaipur territory, and in 1884 the Maharaja abolished all transit duties throughout the Jaipur territory, with the exception of the duty upon opium and intoxicating drugs.

For many years attempts were made, but without success, to obtain a satisfactory settlement of the frequent disputes by which the peace of the Jaipur and Patiala border was disturbed. Rules had been proposed by Patiala in 1862 and generally accepted by Jaipur, but they were never formally introduced or acted upon, and the complaints of crime on the border became at length so frequent that in 1873 two British officers were deputed to the spot, and a code of rules was drawn up by them for regu¬ lating the pursuit and extradition of criminals on the borders of the two States. These rules were accepted by the States concerned and received the sanction of the British Government (letter of 1st July 1873).

In 1883 the rules were with the approval of the British Government extended to the neighbouring States of Jind, Nabha, and Loharu. Similar measures were at the same time introduced for the neighbouring States of Bharatpur and Karauli. Improved police arrangements were made on the Jaipur-Punjab border, and a similar procedure was arranged locally for the Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner frontier.

On the 1st January 1890 extradition rules were arranged as a tentative measure for one year between the Jaipur and Alwar States. They were identical, mutatis mutandis , with those settled with Bharatpur and Karauli in 1883. In 1891 they were extended for a further period of one year. In

1894 the Government of India consented to their permanent retention.

Between 1889 and 1891 the Maharaja raised a transport train for Imperial Service purposes. It was employed on the Chitral. expedition in

1895 \ was increased in 1896, and in 1897 took part in the Tirah expedition. In 1899 the Government of India entered into an Agreement (No. XLIII)

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95

•with the Maharaja for the effective control and discipline of the Imperial Service troops maintained by the State when serving beyond its frontier.

In January 1900 extradition rules between Jaipur and Tonk were introduced tentatively for one year, with the sanction of the Government of India. They are now (1906) under revision.

In 1901 similar rules between Jaipur and Gwalior were introduced for one year, and were afterwards extended for another year, under the Agent to the Governor-General’s sanction. A further extension is now bein?

O'

arranged.

In 1903 extradition rules, which had been tentatively introduced in- 18S3 between Jaipur and the States of Bharatpur and Karauli, were, with the consent of the Government of India, adopted permanently.

In 1904 the Maharaja ceded to the British Government full and exclu¬ sive power and jurisdiction of every kind over the lands in his State which were, or might thereafter be, occupied by the Rewari-Phulera Chord Railway (No. XLIV). In the same year the Darbar agreed to surrender land free of charge for the construction and working of the Nagda-Muttra Railway.

Maharaja Madho Singh’s personal salute was raised from seventeen to nineteen guns on the occasion of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887, He was created a Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India on the 2nd January 1888. In January 1896 his personal salute was again raised from nineteen to twenty-one guns, in connection with the services of the Jaipur Imperial Service Transport Corps during the Chitral Expedition. He was created a Knight Grand Commander of the Indian Empire in May 1900, and in June 1903 he was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. On the 13th May 1904 he was appointed Honorary Colonel of the 13th Rajputs (the Shekhawati Regi¬ ment).

The right of succession to the State of Jaipur, in the event of the failure of direct heirs, is supposed to be vested in the Rajawats or the descendants of the main stock of Prithi Raj, one of the former rulers, in contradistinction to the descendants of the other sons of Prithi Raj. Of these sons there were twelve, to each of whom Prithi Raj gave estates known as the Bara (twelve) Kotris. The present number of Kotris is, however, more

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Fajputana--Jaipur Agency— Jaipur.

than twelve, some having been obtained by descendants of earlier rulers, while some of the Kotris created by Prithi Singh Raj are now extinct.

Yearly reve-

c

Total revenue

Remarks.

No.

Kotris,

1

Name 0! Fiefs,

nue of princi¬ pal Fief.

Sub-Fief

family.

held by family.

Rs.

Rs.

I

Puranmalot ...

Nimera ...

10,000

I

10,000

1

1

’

2

j Bhimpota

Extinct ...

...

...

3

Nathawat

Chomu ...

70,000

IO

2,20,000

4

Pachainot

Sambra ...

17,700

3

24,700

!

5

Sultanot

Surat

22,000

• »4

1

|

6

Kangarot

Digi

50,000

22

6,00,000

The twelve Kotris ► formed by Pri-

7

Rajawat

Chandlai...

20,000

l6

1,98,137

thi Raj.

8

Partabji

Extinct ...

...

...

• ••

9

Balbhadarot ...

Achrol

28,850

2

1,30,000

:

10

Sheodasji

Extinct ...

...

• ••

...

i

11

Kalianot

KaKvar ...

25,000

19

2,45,000

12

Chaturbhujot ...

Bhajwan ...

40,000

6

1,00,000

>

r

Gugawat

Duni

70,000

13

1,67,900

i

Khumbani

Bhanskan

21,000

2

23,787

Khambawat ...

Mahar ...

27 > 53 8 !

6

40,738

Kotris held by

Seobaranpota...

Nindhir

10,000

3

49,500

- descendants of

Balkoh ...

19,000

3

26,575

j other Chiefs.

Banbirpota

Naruka

Uniara ...

2,00,000

6

3,00,000

Bhankawat ...

Lohwan ...

15,000

4

34,600

-

I

The area of Jaipur is estimated at 15,579 square miles ; and the popu¬ lation, by the census of igoi, is 2,658,666, including 1,032 Bhils. A large portion of the revenues of the State is alienated in jagirs and religious grants, but the available receipts are seventy lakhs of rupees. No local corps or

Rajputana—Jaipur Agency— Kot-Putli.

97

contingents are paid from the resources of Jaipur. The military forces, excluding Imperial Service troops, consist (1905) of 629 artillery men, 166 serviceable and 115 unserviceable guns, 3,912 infantry, and 567 cavalry ; there are 31 forts in the State. The Maharaja maintains an Imperial Service Transport Corps of a sanctioned strength of 600 carts, 840 men and 1,200 ponies,

The ordinary salute of the Maharaja of Jaipur is 17 guns, which was finally approved in Her Majesty’s Order in Council of the 26th June 1867.

Kot-Putli [Khetri).

Subordinate to the Maharaja of Jaipur are several petty Chiefs of Shaikhawati, one of whom, the Raja of Khetri, holds the pargana of Kot- Putli as a fief of the British Government. Kot-Putli was granted by Lord Lake in 1803 to Raja Abhai Singh of Khetri and his descendants in istimrar tenure, subject to an annual payment of Rs. 20,001 (No. XLV). In 1806 the pargana was made over absolutely to the Raja of Khetri as a free gift in perpetuity (No. XLVi). The conditions of the grant were the immediate payment of Rs. 40,000; the promise of allegiance to the British Government; the preservation of good government,* and the promo- tion of the welfare of the inhabitants.

In order to put an end to the continued disorders in Khetri consequent on the contumacy and misconduct of the Rani, mother of the then Raja, the Jaipur troops entered Khetri in March 1857, and arrangements were made for the administration of the country through officials appointed by the Jaipur State. On the subsequent expulsion of these officials by the Rani the Jaipur troops attacked and took the fort of Kot-Putli. The Jaipur State was thereupon required by the British Government to withdraw its troops from Kot-Putli, and to restore that territory to the Raja of Khetri.

The Raja of Khetri, Fateh Singh, died in 1870, when the adoption of Ajit Singh, then ten years of age, was recognised by the British Govern¬ ment in so far as it affected the succession to the pargana of Kot-Putli.

At the request of the Raja a special survey and revenue settlement of Kot-Putli was made in 1889 by a British officer. On the expiry of this settlement a new one was made by the Darbar, with the concurrence of the Resident, and completed in August 1905.

Raja Ajit Singh Bahadur died on the 18th January 1901, and was succeeded by his son, Jai Singh, who was eight years of age, and who is being educated at the Mayo College, Ajmer. During his minority the estate is under the management of the Jaipur Darbar.

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Rajputana—Jaipur Agency— Kot-Putli and Kishangarh.

The revenue of Kot-Putli is about Rs. 1,00,000 a year? its approxi¬ mate area is about 290 square miles’; and its population, according to the census of 1901, is 5 2 j3^8.

Nazarana is taken by the British Government when succession is not in the direct line.

The military force of Khetri consists (1905) of 114 cavalry, 257 infan¬ try, 49 artillery men, 8 serviceable and 20 unserviceable guns and,264 armed police.

r (II.) KISHANGARH.

The Kishangarh family is an offshoot from Jodhpur, The founder of the State was Kishan Singh, second son of Maharaja Udai Singh of Jodh¬ pur, who leaving his patrimony conquered the tract of country which now comprises Kishangarh and became its ruler under the sign manual of Akbar in 1594. There is little of importance known regarding the affairs of Kishangarh until 1818, when a Treaty (No. XLVII) was formed with Maha¬ raja Kalian Singh, which contains the usual conditions of protection on the part of the British Government, and subordinate co-operation and ab¬ stinence from political correspondence on the part of the Chief. Kalian Singh, who was supposed to be insane, became at an early date involved in disputes with his nobles. The principal causes of quarrel were his desire to crush the Thakur of Fatehgarh, who had set up claims to independence but had been declared by the British Government to be a feudatory of Kishangarh, and an attempt to commute the personal services of his feudatories for a money payment. The Maharaja fled to Delhi, where he busied himself in buying honorary privileges from the King, such as the right to wear stockings in the royal presence ; meanwhile the disputes at Kishangarh grew more serious, the insurgents seeking aid from Kotah and the Maharaja from Bundi. In these disputes the frontier of the British territory was more than once violated by both parties. The disputants were, therefore, called on to desist from hostilities and to refer their quar¬ rel to the mediation of Government, and the Maharaja was warned that, if he did not at once return to Kishangarh and interest himself in the affairs of his State, the Treaty with him would be abrogated, and engage¬ ments would be formed with the insurgent Thakurs. In consequence of this threat the Chief returned to Kishangarh, but finding himself quite incap¬ able of managing the State he offered to farm it to the British Government and retire to Delhi. Government refused to accept the lease of Kishan¬ garh, but made no objection to the retirement of the Chief to Delhi,

and the formation of a regency for the management of the country during his absence. Mediation between the Chief and the Thakurs was also authorised, but the terms agreed upon were not to be guaranteed. The Maharaja meanwhile took up his residence at Ajmer, whither he was followed by his Chiefs, who agreed to leave the dispute to the arbitra¬ tion of the Maharaja of Jodhpur, provided the decision received the guarantee of the British Government; but this guarantee was refused. The Chiefs then proclaimed the heir-apparent as Maharaja ; laid siege to the town of Kishangarh ; and were on the point of capturing it, when the Maha¬ raja accepted the mediation of the Political Agent, through whom terms with the nobles were adjusted. The reconciliation with the nobles, however, was not sincere, and shortly afterwards Kalian Singh retired from Kishangarh and abdicated in favour of his son, Mokam Singh.

The next Chief, Prithi Singh, who had been adopted by Mokam Singh, succeeded in 1840. He received the right of adoption (see No. V) in 1862.

In 1867 the Chief was granted a sum of Rs. 20,000 a year as com¬ pensation for the loss of income his State was expected to suffer owing to the introduction of the railway (No. XLVIII).

In 1868 an extradition Treaty (No. XLIX) was concluded with the KishaDgarh State for the mutual surrender of persons charged with certain specified offences. This was modified in 1887 by an Agreement (No. L) with the British Government, providing that in cases of extradition of offenders from British India to Kishangarh the procedure for the time being in force in British India should be followed.

In 1873 the Thakur of Fatehgarh asserted his independence of the Maharaja, and refused to pay allegiance to him. The Maharaja solicited the help of the British Government, and the Thakur of Fatehgarh was warned that, in the event of his failing to comply with the legitimate demands of his feudal superior within six months, he would be coerced by force of arms; the submission of the Thakur rendered this unnecessary.

In a Treaty concluded in 1879 (No. LI) the Maharaja agreed to suppress the manufacture of salt throughout Kishangarh territory ; to pro¬ hibit the import or consumption within the State of any but British duty- paid salt; and to abolish all transit duties and dues of any kind on all exports and imports. The Maharaja, however, was allowed to levy octroi, choongi, etc., on articles imported for actual consumption in towns with a,

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Rajputana—Jaipur Agency -Kishangt

population exceeding 5,000 ; nor were duties on bhang, ganja, spirits, opium, and other intoxicating drugs forbidden. In return the British Government undertook to pay the Maharaja Rs. 25*000 a year; to deliver annually at Sambhar, free of cost and duty, 50 maunds of good salt for the use of the Maharaja, and to give as compensation to certain salt manufacturers a sum of Rs. 5,000.

Maharaja Prithi Singh, whose salute had been raised from fifteen to seventeen guns, as a personal distinction, on the occasion of the Delhi Darbar on the 1 st January 1877, died on 25th December 1879, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Sardul Singh, then about 22 years of age. On the 1st of January 1892 the Maharaja was created a Knight Grand Commander of the Indian Empire. Maharaja Sardul Singh died on the 18th August 1900 and was succeeded by his only son, Madan Singh, who was born on the 1st November 1884. Maharaja Madan Singh was installed on the 29th August 1900, and during his minority the administration of the State was conducted by the State Council under the general guidance and supervision of the Resident at Jaipur. The Maharaja was a member of the Imperial Cadet Corps. He was invested with full powers on the nth December 1905.

The area of Kishangarh is 858 square miles ; and the population, accord¬ ing to the census of 1901, is 90,970, including 585 Bhils. The estimated reve¬ nue is about six lakhs of rupees (Kishangarh currency), excluding jagirs and religious grants. The State pays no tribute and contributes nothing to any local corps or contingents. The military force consists (1905) of 84 cavalry, 136 infantry, 31 artillery men, 31 serviceable and 34 unserviceable guns, and 89 armed police.

The Maharaja is entitled ordinarily to a salute of 15 guns, which was finally approved in Her Majesty’s.Order in Council, dated the 26th June 1867.

(III.) LAWA.

On 1st August 1867 the uncle of the Chief of Lawa, a tributary of Tonk, was treacherously murdered together with a party of his followers number¬ ing fourteen men. The evidence fully proved that the crime was perpetra¬ ted with the knowledge and at the instigation of Muhammad Ali Khan, Nawab of Tonk. The Nawab was consequently deposed, and a proclamation to that effect was issued to the people of Tonk (see Tonk).

Lawa was declared a separate Chiefship under the protection of the British Government, and the heirs of the murdered men received mainten¬ ance through the British Government out of tfee revenues of Tonk. The

Rajputana.—Jaipur Agency .-"Lava.

ioi

Chiefship consists of one town only, with its surroundings.

Lawa formerly paid a tribute of Rs. 3,000 per annum to Tonk. On the separation of Lawa from Tonk, this tribute became payable to the British Government. It was ascertained that Lawa held certain Bhum rights within the Tonk territory of the annual value of Rs. 275 ; it had not been the practice to set off one claim as against the other, and much ill-feeling had been produced between Tonk and Lawa by the existence of these rights. It was decided therefore that Tonk should retain the amount of the Bhum claims, and that the balance of the former annual payment to Tonk should, in the first instance, be applied to relieving the estate from debt, the claim to tribute being temporarily held in abeyance.

The Thakur of Lawa manages his own estate in revenue matters; in civil matters he is empowered to decide petty cases, all others being sub¬ ject to appeal to the Resident at Jaipur. Criminal cases, which cannot be settled by the Thakur, are also decided by the Resident,

In 1879 the Thakur agreed (No. LII) to suppress altogether any manufacture of salt within the estate ; to prohibit the importation or con¬ sumption of any but British duty-paid salt; and to abolish transit duties and dues of all kinds on all articles, except excise duties on bhang, ganja, spirits, opium, and other intoxicating drugs. In return the British Govern¬ ment undertook to pay the Chief Rs. 700 a year, and to deliver yearly at Sambhur, free of cost and duty, ten maunds of good salt for the use of the Thakur.

As the estate had been cleared of debt, it was decided in 1883 that the Chief should pay to the Government of India a tribute of Rs. 225 annually*

Thakur Dhirat Singh, who had succeeded to the Chiefship in 1865, died on the 27th May 1892 without heir, either real or adopted. His nephew Mangal Singh was elected as the successor to the Thakurate. Thakur Mangal Singh, who, like his predecessor, is a Kachwaha Rajput, and his family an offshoot of the Jaipur house, was born on the 18th October 1873. He received the title of Rao Bahadur, as a personal distinction, in January 1901, as a reward for his good administration in the famine of 1899-1900, and in January 1903 the title of Raja was bestowed on him as a personal distinction.

The revenue of Lawa is about Rs. 17,000 a year. The area of the estate is about 19 square miles; and its population, according to the census of 1901, is 2,671.

The estate is liable to the operation of the nazarana rules.

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Rajputana.-^Jaipur Agency- Jaipur— No, XXXIV.

NO. XXXIV.

Treaty with the Rajah of Jeypore (or Jyenagur).— 1803.

Treaty of Amity and Alliance between the Honourable the English East India Company and Maharajah Dheeraj Raj Rajinder Sewaee Juggut Sing Baha- DOOR, settled by His Excellency GENERAL GERARD Lake, Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces in India, in virtue of authority vested in him for that purpose by HlS Excellency the Most Noble Richard, Marquis Wellesley, Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick, one of His Britannic Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council, Gov¬ ernor-General in Council of all the British possessions and Captain-General of all the British land forces in the East Indies, in behalf of the Honourable the English East India Company, and by Maharajah Dheeraj Raj Rajinder Sewaee Juggut Sing Bahadoor, in behalf of himself, his heirs and successors.

Article i.

A firm and permanent friendship and alliance is established between the Honourable the English Company and Maharajah Dheeraj Juggut Sing Bahadoor, and between their heirs and successors. ~ °

Article 2.

Whereas friendship has been established between the two States the friends and enemies of one of the parties shall be considered the friends and enemies of both, and an adherence to this condition shall be constantly ob¬ served by both States. 3

Article 3.

The Honourable Company shall not interfere in the Government of the country now possessed by Maharajah Dheeraj, and shall not demand tribute from him.

Article 4.

In the event of any enemy of the Honourable Company evincing a dis¬ position to invade the country lately taken possession of by the Honourable Company in Hindostan, Maharajah Dheeraj shall send the whole of his forces to the assistance of the Company’s army, and shall exert himself to the utmost of his power in repelling the enemy, and shall neglect no oppor- tumty of proving his friendship and attachment. "

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Article 5.

Whereas, in consequence of the friendship established by the second Article of the present Treaty, the Honourable Company become guarantees to the Maharajah Dheeraj for the security of his country against external enemies Maharajah Dheeraj hereby agrees, that if any misunderstanding- should arise between him and any other State, Maharajah Dheeraj will, in the first instance, submit the cause of dispute to the Company’s government, that the government may endeavour to settle it amicably. If from the ob¬ stinacy of the opposite party no amicable terms can be settled then Mahara¬ jah Dheeraj may demand aid from the Company’s government. In the event above stated it will be granted ; and Maharajah Dheeraj agrees to take upon himself the charge of the expense of such aid, at the same rate as has been settled with the other Chieftains of Hindostan.

Article 6.

Maharajah Dheeraj hereby agrees, although he is in reality the master of his own army, to act during the time of war, or prospect of action, agree¬ ably to the advice and opinion of the Commander of the English army which may be employed with his troops.

Article 7.

The Maharajah shall not entertain in his service, or in any manner give admission to, any English or French subjects, or any other person from among the inhabitants of Europe, without the consent of the Company’s government.

The above Treaty, comprised in seven Articles, lias been duly concluded and confirmed by the seal and signature of His Excellency General Gerard Lake, at Surhindee, in the Soobah of Akburrabad, on the 12th day of December 1803 of the Christian era, corresponding with the 26th of Shabaan 12x8 Hegira, and with the 14th of Poos 1S60 Sumbut; and under the seal and signature of Maharajah Dheeraj Raj Rajinder Sewaee Juggut Sing Bahadoor at on the 14th day of December 1803 of the

Christian era, corresponding with the of 1218 Hegira, and

with the of i860 Sumbut. When a Treaty, containing

the above seven Articles, shall be delivered to Maharajah Dheeraj under the seal and' signature of His Excellency the Most Noble Governor General in Council, the present Treaty, under the seal and signature of His Excellency General Lake, shall be returned.

Company’s

Seal

(Sd.) Wellesley.

This Treaty was ratified by the Governor General in Council on the 15th January 1804.

(Sd.) G. H. Barlow.

„ G. Udny.

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Rajpufcana-Jaipur Agency— Jaipur— No. XXXV.

T

No. XXXV.

Treaty between the Honourable English East India Com¬ pany and Maharajah Sewaee Juggut Sing Baha- door, Rajah of Jeypore, concluded by Mr. Charles Theophilus Metcalfe, on the part of the Honourable Company, in virtue of full powers granted by HlS EXCEL¬ LENCY the Most Noble the Marquis of Hastings, k.gl, Governor General, &c., &c., and by Thakcor Rawul Byree Saul Nattawut, on the part of Raj Rajinder Sree Maharaj Dheeraj Sewaee Juggut Sing Bahadoor, according to full powers given by the Rajah.— 1818.

Article i.

There shall be perpetual friendship, alliance, and unity of interest between the Honourable Company and Maharajah Juggut Sing and his heirs and successors, and the friends and enemies of one party shall be the friends and enemies of both parties.

Article 2.

The British Government engages to protect the territory of Jeypore and to ekpel the enemies of that principality.

Article 3.

Maharajah Sewaee Juggut Sing and his heirs and successors will act in subordinate co-operation with the British Government and acknowledge its supremacy; and will not have any connection with other Chiefs and States.

Article 4.

The Maharajah and his heirs and successors will not enter into nego- ciation with any Chief or State without the knowledge and sanction of the British Government; but the usual amicable correspondence with friends and relations shall continue.

Article 5.

The Maharajah and his heirs and successors will not commit aggres¬ sions on any one. If it happen that any dispute arise with any one, it shall be submitted to the arbitration and award of the British Government.-

Article 6.

Tribute shall be paid in perpetuity by the principality of • Jeypore to the British Government through the treasury of Delhi, according to the following detail :—First year from the date of this Treaty, in consideration of the devastation which has prevailed for years in the Jeypore country,

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105

tribute excused. Second year, four lakhs of Delhi Rupees. Third year, five lakhs. Fourth year, six lakhs. Fifth year, seven lakhs. Sixth year, eight lakhs.

Afterwards eight lakhs of Delhi Rupees annually, until the revenues of the principality exceed forty lakhs.

And when the Rajah’s revenues exceed forty lakhs five-sixteenths of the excess shall be paid in addition to the eight lakhs above mentioned.

Article 7.

The principality of Jeypore shall furnish troops according to its means, at the requisition of the British Government.

Article 8.

The Maharajah and his heirs and successors shall remain absolute Tulers of their territory and their dependents according to long established usage ; and the British civil and criminal jurisdiction shall not be introduc¬ ed into that principality.

Article 9.

Provided that the Maharajah evince a faithful attachment to the British Government, his prosperity and advantage shall be favourably considered and attended to.

Article 10.

This Treaty of ten Articles having been concluded and signed and sealed by Mr. Charles Theophilus Metcalfe and Thakoor Rawul Byree Saul Nattawut, the ratifications of the same by His Excellency the Most Noble the Governor General and Raj Rajinder Sree Maharaj Deheraj Sewaee Juggut Sing Bahadoor shall be mutually exchanged within one month from the present date.

Done at Delhi ) this 2nd day of Aprils A.D. 1818 .

Small Seal of

the Governor General.

(Sd.)

C. T. Metcalfe. j

. L. S. j

(Sd.)

Thakoor Rawul Bvree

L. S.

Saul Nattawut.

(Sd.)

Hastings.

This Treaty was ratified by His Excellency the Governor General, in Camp near Toolseypore, on the 15th of April 1818.

(Sd.) J. Adam,

Secretary to the Governor GeneraU

Rajputana.—Jaipur A gency -Jaipur-- No. XXXVI.

xo6

No. XXXVI.

1819.

Translation ofanUuzEE in the Hindee Language, signed by all the THAKOORS and servants of the Maharajah’s Govern¬ ment, addressed to the Bae Bhuntanee Jee Saheba, dated the 12th May 1819, a copy of which was forwarded to the General through Roy Jowallanauth and DewaN Amir Chund. It is stated as follows :—•

Let it be represented to the Bae Saheba on the part of all the Thakoors and Mootsuddees, that until the Maharajah Sirree Sewaee Jey Sing Jee shall arrive at the years of discretion, none of us will appropriate any of the Khalsa lands for our own use, and will all faithfully perform our

duty towards the State.

(Sd.) Rawul Byree Saul.

(Sd.)

Lutchmun.

»

Baugh Sing Chutturbhoojout. „

Kirpahram.

»

Kishen Sing.

»>

Jeetram Sha.

u

Bahadur Sing Rajawut.

ti

Mungul Sing Khomaly.

tt

Kaim Sing Bulbhuddurout.

tt

Bans Khowala.

It

Lutchmun Sing Jhunjhunowala. „

Sewae Sing Kullanoot.

>J

Oodey Sing Gungarout.

it

Roy Jowalanath.

It

Rajah Ubhoy Sing Khettreb.

it

Dewan Ummurchund.

l>

Row Chutter Bhooj.

tt

Rawut Surroop Sing.

>»

Maun Sing Gungarout.

tt

Koomhawdt Maharwala.

it

Byree Saul Khukarout.

it

Dewan Nownidram.

1 >

Surroop Sing Beerpoota.

tt

Roy Umrutram Pullywal.

•*

Buksheef Shre Narain.

tt

Suagy Munnalall.

ft

Bharut Sing Champawul.

tt

Balum Sing Ranawut.

It

Aman Sing Bunchawut,

tt

Lallram Dha Bhab.

»

Sulla Sing Punchawut.

tt

Aruthram Budge.

t)

Saurdool Sinq^Nurroka.

tt

Rawul Byree Saul.

>•

Kirparam Vakay Navbes.

Translation of an Urzee in the Hindee Language from all the Mootsuddees addressed to the Bae Saheba, dated the lath May 1819.

Let it be made known to the Bae Saheba on the part of all the Moot¬ suddees that until the Maharajah Sirree Sewa Jey Sing arrives at years of discretion, in performing the business committed to our charge by the

Rajputana.— Jaipur Agency— Jaipur— N o, XXXVII.

107

Durbar and executing the orders we received, we promise to abide by the following engagements

1 si .—We shall perform our duty with fidelity and shall not take bribes from any one.

2nd .—We shall at each Fussil render an account to Government through the mookhtar.

3rd .—We shall not levy fines but on those who transgress.

In the affairs of the State we shall not have quarrels amongst ourselves either open or concealed.

(Sd.) Roy Jowallanath.

„ Moonshy Deachund.

„ Dewan Ameerchund,

„ S00JEE LaLL,

„ Kirpahram.

„ Jeetram Sha,

„ Lutchmun.

, t Buddunchund.

„ Bohrayjeenarain.

,, Roy Umritram.

„ SURROOPCHUND DAROGA. „ Kirpah Charburra.

„ Rawul Byreb Saul.

(Sd.) Chuttur Bhooj.

„ Dewan Nownidram.

„ SUAGY MUNNA LaLL.

„ Ghasheeram.

„ Arhutram.

„ Bukhshee Sirree Narain.

„ S00NPUTRAM.

„ Jewonram.

„ Rameall Dha Bhab.

,, Gayonchund.

„ Dewaram Daroga.

Moonsheb Sirreb Lall.

No. XXXVTI.

Supplement to the Treaty concluded in a.d. 1818 between the State of Jeypore and the British Government.— 1871.

Whereas the stipulations contained in Article 6 of the Treaty conclud¬ ed between the British Government and the Jeypore State on the 2nd of April 1818, and ratified on the 15th April 1818, have been found incon¬ venient, it is hereby agreed as follows

Article t .

Article 6 of the aforesaid Treaty is hereby cancelled.

Article 2.

The Maharajah of Jeypore agrees, on behalf of himself, his heirs and successors, to pay to the British Government in perpetuity an annual tribute of four lakhs of Government rupees.

Article 3.

This Agreement shall be taken as part of, and supplementary to, the aforesaid Treaty of 1818.

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Rajputana—Jaipur Agency— Jaipur— No, XXXVIII.

Concluded at Simla on the thirty-first day of August 1871, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one, by Captain Edward Ridley Col- burne Bradford, Officiating Political Agent at Jeypore, on behalf of the Bri¬ tish Government on the one part, and by Moomtaz-ud-dowda Nawab Mahorxw ed Faiz Ali Khan Bahadoor, C.S.I., on behalf of the Jeypore State on the other, in virtue of full powers vested in them for that purpose.

(Sd.) E. R. C. Bradford, Captain ,

Offg. Poltl Agent , Jeypore.

(Sd.) Nawab Mahomed Faiz Ali Khan Bahadoor,

[In Persian characters^) 1

(Sd.) S. Ram Sing.

(Sd.) Mayo.

Ratified'by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor-General of India at Simla, on the fourth day of September 1871.

(Sd.) C. U. Aitchison,

Secy, to the Govt, of India .

Seal.

Seal.

Seal.

Seal.

No. XXXVIII.

Extradition Treaty between the British Government and His Highness S. Ram Singh, Maharajah of Jeypore, G.C.S.I., his heirs and successors, executed on the one part by Major William H. Beynon, Political Agent at the Court of Jeypore, under authority from Lieutenant- Colonel William Frederick Eden, Agent to the Governor-General for the States of Rajpootana, in virtue of the full powers vested in him by His Excellency the RightHon’ble Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence, Baronet, g.c.b., and g.c.s.i., Viceroy and Governor General of India, and on the other part by Nawab Mahomed Fyz Ali Khan Bahadoor, in virtue of the full powers conferred on him by Maharajah Ram Singh aforesaid.— 1868.

Article i.

That any person,_ whether a British or Foreign subject, committing a heinous offence in British territory, and seeking shelter within the limits o£

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the Jeypore State, shall be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Gov¬ ernment to the former, on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 2.

That any person, being a subject of Jeypore, committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Jeypore State, and seeking asylum in Bri¬ tish territory, will be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Govern¬ ment to'the former, on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 3.

That any person, other than a Jeypore subject, committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Jeypore State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended and the case investigated by such Court as the British Government may direct. As a general rule such cases will be tried by the Court of the Political Officer in whom the political supervision of the Jeypore State may at the time be vested.

Article 4.

That in no case shall either Government be bound to surrender any person accused of a heinous offence, except on requisition, duly made by, or by the authority of, the Government within whose territories the offence shall be charged to have been committed, and also upon such evidence of criminality as, according to the laws of the country in which the person ac¬ cused shall be found, would justify his apprehension and sustain the charge if the offence had been there committed.

Article 5.

That the following offences be deemed as coming within the category of heinous offences :—

1. Murder.

2. Attempt to murder.

3. Culpable homicide under aggravating

circumstances.

4. Thuggee.

5. Poisoning.

6 . Rape.

7. Causing grievous hurt,

8. Child-stealing.

9. Selling females,

io. Dacoitee.

11. Robbery.

12. Burglary.

13. Cattle-theft.

14. Arson. , x 5- Forgery.

16. Counterfeiting coin, or uttering base

coin.

17. Criminal breach of trust.

18. Criminal misappropriation of property.

19. Abetting the above offences.

Article 6.

The expense of any apprehension, detention, or surrender, made in virtue of the foregoing stipulations, shall be borne and defrayed by the Gov¬ ernment making the requisition.

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Article 7.

The above Treaty shall continue in force until either of the high con¬ tracting parties shall give notice to the other of its wish to terminate it.

Article 8 .

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect any Treaty now existing between the high contracting parties, except so far as any Treaty may be repugnant thereto.

(Sd.) W. H. Beynon,

Political Agent.

Signed, sealed, and exchanged at Jeypore Palace, on the 13th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight.

(Sd.) S. Ram Singh,

(Sd.) John Lawrence.

Viceroy and Govr.GenL of India.

Ratified by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, at Simla, on the seventh day of August 1868.

(Sd.) W. S. Seton Karr,

Secy . to the Govt . of India.

No. XXXIX.

Agreement Supplementary to the Treaty ot 1858, regard¬ ing Extradition.— 1887.

Whereas a Treaty relating to the extradition of offenders was conclud¬ ed on the 7th August 1868, between the British Government and the Jeypore State : And whereas the procedure. prescribed by the Treaty for the extradition of offenders from British India to the Jeypore State has been found by experience to be less simple and effective than the procedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders in force in British India : It is hereby agreed between the British Government and the Jeypore State that the provisions of the Treaty prescribing a procedure for the extradition of offenders shall no longer apply to cases of extradition from

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British India to the Jeypore State ; but that the procedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders for the time being in force in Bri¬ tish India shall be followed in every such case. *

Signed at Jeypore on the ninth day of July, a.d. one thousand and eight

hundred and eighty-seven, 6

(Sd.) S. Madho Singh.

(Sd.) Frederick Henvey. Resident, Eastern Rajputana States.

(Sd.) Rao Bahadur Kantu Chunder Mookerjee,

Chief Member of Council, Jeypore. (Sd.) Duffer in,

Viceroy and Governor General of India.

This agreement was ratified by His Excellency the Viceroy and Gov¬ ernor General of India at Simla on the fifteenth day of August, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven.

(Sd.) H. M. Durand,

Secy, to the Govt, of India, Foreign Dept.

Seal.

Seal

No. XL.

From His Highness the Maharaja of Jeypoor to the Poli¬ tical Agent at Jeypoor, dated 5th February 1 868 .

On reconsideration of the whole subject connected with the Railway question, which has come before me since I last had the pleasure of convers¬ ing with you about it, I have made up my mind to withdraw the condi¬ tions submitted by me, simply repeating my consent to those originally pro¬ posed by the Government of India in letter No. 731, dated 34th March 1865.

In communicating the decision I have thus come to I have simply to state the I rely fully on Government protecting my interests in every possible way when I may have occasion to need its interference, and seeing that all points in dispute are settled strictly in accordance, not only with the prin¬ ciples of law and justice, but the circumstances of the country, and the man¬ ners, customs, and feelings of its people.

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No. XLI.

Treaty between the British Government and His High¬ ness S. Ram Sing, Maharajah of Jeypore, g.c.s.i., his heirs and successors, executed on the one part by Major William H. Beynon, Political Agent at the Court of Jeypore, under authority from Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Harte Keatinge, c.s.i. and v.c., Agent to the Governor-General for the States of Rajpootana, in virtue of the full powers vested in him by His Excellen¬ cy the Right Hon’ble Richard Southwell Bourkb, Earl of Mayo, Viscount Mayo of Monycrower, Baron Naas of Naas, k.p., g.m.s.i., p.c., &c, &c., &c., Viceroy and Governor-General of India, and on the other part by Nawab Mahomed Faiz Ali Khan, Baha¬ dur, in virtue of the full powers conferred on him by Maha¬ rajah Ram Sing, aforesaid—1869.

Article x.

Subject to the conditions contained in the following Agreement the. Government of Jeypore will lease to the British Government its right of manufacturing and of selling salt within the limits of the territory bordering on the Sambhur Lake, as hereinafter defined in Article 4, and of levying duties on salt produced within such limits. ' b

Article 2.

This lease shall continue in force until such time as the British Govern¬ ment desires to relinquish it, provided that the British Government shall give notice to the Government of Jeypore of its intention to terminate the arrangement two full years previous to the date on which it desires the lease to cease.

Article 3.

To enable the British Government to carry on the manufacture and sale of salt at the Sambhur Lake, the Jeypore Government shall empower the British Government and all officers appointed by the British Government for such purposes to enter and search, in case of suspicion, houses and all other places, enclosed or otherwise, within the limits hereinafter defined, and to arrest and punish with fine, imprisonment, confiscation of goods, or other¬ wise, any and all persons detected within such limits in the violation of any

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of the rules or regulations which may be laid down by the British Govern¬ ment in regard to the manufacture, sale, or removal of salt, or the preven¬ tion of unlicensed manufacture or smuggling.

Article 4.

The strip of territory bordering on the shores of the lake, including the town of Sambhur and twelve other hamlets, and comprehending the whole of the territory now subject to the joint jurisdiction of the States of Jeypore and Jodhpore, shall be demarcated, and the whole space enclosed by such line of demarcation as well as such portions of the lake itself or of its dry bed as are now under the said joint jurisdiction shall be held to constitute the limits within which the British Government and its officers are autho¬ rized to exercise the jurisdiction referred to in Article 3.

Article 5.

Within the said limits, and so far as such measures may be necessary for the protection or furtherance of the manufacture, sale, or removal of salt, the prevention of smuggling, and the enforcement of the rules laid down in accordance with Article 3 of this Agreement, the British Government, or the officers by it empowered, shall be authorized to occupy land for building or other purposes, to construct roads, erect barriers, hedges, or buildings,"and to remove buildings or other property. If any land paying land revenue to the Government of Jeypore be occupied under the authority of the British Government for any of the purposes aforesaid, the British Government shall pay to the Government of Jeypore an annual rent equal to the amount of such revenue. In every case in which anything involving injury to private property shall be done by the British Government or its officers under this Article one month’s previous notice shall be given to the Government of Jeypore, and in all such cases proper compensation shall be paid by the British Government on account of such injury. In case of difference between the British Government or its officers and the owner of such property as to the amount of the compensation such amount shall be determined by arbi¬ tration. The erection of any buildings within the said limits shall not confer on the British Government any proprietary right in the land, which, on the termination of the lease, shall revert to the Government of Jeypore, with all buildings or materials left thereon by the British Government. No temples or places of religious worship shall be interfered with.

Article 6.

Under the authority of the Jeypore Government the British Government shall constitute a Court, presided over by a competent officer, who shall usually hold his sittings within the abovementioned limits for the trial and. punishment on conviction, of all persons charged with violations of the rules and regulations referred to in Article 3, or offences connected therewith;, and the British Government is authorized to cause the confinement of any such offenders sentenced to imprisonment either within the aforesaid limits or within its own territories as may seem_to it most, fitting.

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Article 7.

From and after the date of the commencement of.the lease the British Government will from time td time fix the price at which salt manufactuied within the said limits, other than the salt to be delivered under Jhk second clause of this Article, shall be offered for sale. The Jeypore Government shall be entitled to receive annually at the place of manufacture from the British Government, for the consumption of the Jeypore State, any quantity of salt which the Jeypore Government may demand, not exceeding one hundred and seventy-two thousand (172,000) British Indian maunds, paying for the same at the rate of nine (9) annas (British Currency) per maund. The Jeypore Government will be at liberty to sell such salt at any price that it. may fix.

Article 8.

Of the stocks of salt owned jointly by the Governments of Jeypore and Jodhpore, and existing within the said limits at the commencement of the lease, the share belonging to the Jeypore Government being the half of the stocks abovementioned shall be transferred by the said Government to the British Government on the following terms :—In accordance with custom the Government of Jeypore will transfer its share in five hundred and ten thou¬ sand (5*0,000) British Indian maunds of salttothe British Government free of cost. The price to be paid for the share of the Jeypore Government in the remainder of the said stocks shall be reckoned at six and a half annas ( 64 ) per British Indian maund, and payment shall be made at this rate by the Bri¬ tish Government to the Government of Jeypore, provided that the said pay¬ ment of six and a half annas per maund to the Government of Jeypore shall only commence when salt in excess of eight hundred and twenty-live thou¬ sand (825,000) British Indian maunds is sold or exported by the British Gov¬ ernment in any year, and then only on the share of such excess which belongs to the Government of Jeypore; and until the aggregate of such yearly ex¬ cesses amounts to the full quantity of the stocks of salt transferred over and above the said five hundred and ten thousand British Indian maunds, the British Government shall not pay the royalty of 20 per cent, on the sale price of such excess, as provided in Article 12. In reckoning the said eight hundred and twenty-five thousand maunds the amount of salt reserved for the consumption of the Jeypore State under clause 2 of Article 7 shall be included.

Article 9.

No tax, toll, transit duty, or due of any kind whatsoever, shall be levied by the Jeypore Government, or shall by it be permitted to be levied by any other person, on any salt manufactured or sold by the British Government within the said limits, or while in transit through the Jeypore territory and covered by a British pass, en route to any place outside the Jeypore terri- tory f provided that on all salt delivered under Article 7, or sold for con¬ sumption within the territory of Jeypore, the Government of that State will be at liberty to levy whatever tax it may please.

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Article io.

Nothing in this Agreement shall be held to bar the sovereign jurisdiction of the Jeypore Government, within the aforesaid limits in all matters, civil and criminal, not connected with the manufacture, sale or removal of salt, or the prevention of unlicensed manufacture or smuggling.

Article it.

The Government of Jeypore shall be relieved of all expenses whatsoever connectgd with the manufacture, sale, and removal of salt, and the preven¬ tion of unlicensed manufacture, or smuggling within the limits aforesaid ; and, in consideration of the lease granted to it, the British Government agrees to pay to the Jeypore Government, in two half-yearly instalments, an annual rent of one hundred and twenty-five thousand (i.25,000) Rupees, British Currency, on account of the share of the Jeypore Government in the salt sold within the said limits, and one hundred and fifty thousand (1,50,000) Rupees, British Currency, in compensation for duties on salt now levied by the Jeypore Government and surrendered under the present Agreement; and the total sum of such annual rent, amounting to two hundred and seventy-five thousand (2,75,000) Rupees, British Currency, shall be paid without reference to the quantity of salt actually sold in, or exported from, the said limits.

Article 12.

If the amount of salt sold in, or exported from, the said limits by the British Government in any year shall exceed eight hundred and twenty-five thousand (825,000) British Indian maunds, the British Government shall pay to the Government of Jeypore on all such excess (subsequent to the exhaus¬ tion of the stocks referred to in Article 8) a royalty at the rate of 20 per cent, on the price per maund, which shall have been fixed as the selling price under the first clause of Article 7. In the event of any doubts arising as to the amount of salt on which royalty is claimable in any year the accounts rendered by the principal British officer in charge at Sambhur shall be deem¬ ed conclusive evidence of the amounts actually sold or exported by the British Government within the periods to which they refer, provided that the Jeypore Government shall not be debarred from deputing one of its own officers to keep a record of sales for its own satisfaction.

Article 13.

The British Government agrees to deliver annually (7,000) seven thou¬ sand British Indian maunds of good salt, free of all charges, for the use of the Jeypore Durbar; such salt to be delivered at the place of manufacture ‘to any officer empowered by the Jeypore Government to receive it.

Article 14.

The British Government shall have no claim on the land or other reve¬ nue, unconnected with salt, payable from the town of Sambhur, or other villages or lands included within the limits aforesaid.

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Article 15.

The British Government shall not sell any salt outside the limits afore¬ said within the Jeypore territory.

Article 16.

If any person employed by the British Government within the said limits shall have absconded after committing an offence, or if any person shall have absconded after committing a breach of the rules laid down under Article 3, the Jeypore Government shall, on sufficient evidence of his crimi¬ nality, make every effort to cause his arrest and surrender to th^British authorities within the said limits, in case of his passing through, or taking refuge in, any part of the Jeypore territories.

Article 17.

None of the conditions of this Agreement shall have effect until the British Government shall actually assume charge of the manufacture of salt within the said limits. The British Government may determine the date of so assuming charge, provided that such date shall be one of the dates fol¬ lowing, viz., the 1st November 1869, the 1st May or the 1st November 1870, or the 1st May 1871. If such charge be not assumed on or before the 1st May 1871 the conditions of this Agreement shall be null and void.

Article 18.

None of the conditions contained in this Agreement shall be in any way set aside or modified without the previous consent of both Govern¬ ments ; and should [either party fail or neglect to adhere to these condi¬ tions the other party shall cease to be bound by this Agreement.

(Sd.) W. H Beynon,

Political Agent .

(Sd.) Nawab Mahomed Faiz Ali Khan, Bahadoor.

Signed, sealed, and exchanged at Simla on the seventh day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine. 3

(Sd) S. Ram Sing.

(Sd.) Mayo.

This Treaty was ratified by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General of India, at Simla, on the seventh of August 1869.

(Sd.) W. S. Seton-Karr,

Secy, to Govt, of India, Foreign Dept .

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NOT IF 1 C A TION.

'Foreign Department, No. 505-P., dated the iSth March 1S70.

In supersession of Notification No. 300-P., dated 17th February, re¬ garding the Sambhur Lake Court, the following revised Notification is published for general information: —

Whereas by a Treaty dated the seventh day of August 1869, and made between the British Government and His Highness the Maharaja of Jey¬ pore, and by a Treaty dated the 22nd day of November 1869, and made between the British Government and His Highness the Maharaja of Jodh¬ pore, to enable the British Government to carry on the manufacture and sale of salt at the Sambhur Lake, it was (amongst other things) agreed that the Governments of Jeypore and Jodhpore should empower the British Government, and all officers appointed by the British Government in this behalf, to -enter and search, in case of suspicion, houses and all other places, enclosed or otherwise, within the limits hereinafter defiped, and to arrest and punish with fine, imprisonment, confiscation of goods, or other¬ wise, all persons detected within such limits in the violation of any of the rules which may be laid down by the British Government in regard to the manufacture, sale, or removal of salt, or the prevention of unlicensed manufacture or smuggling ; and that, under the authority of the said Gov¬ ernments of Jeypore and Jodhpore, the British Government should consti¬ tute a Court presided over by a competent officer, who should usually hold his sittings within the abovementioned limits for the trial and punishment, on conviction, of all persons charged with violations of the said rules and regulations, or with offences connected therewith ,* and the British Govern¬ ment was also authorized to cause the confinement of any such offenders sentenced to imprisonment either within the aforesaid limits or within its own territories, as might seem to it most fitting.

In pursuance of the provisions hereinbefore cited, and under the authority aforesaid, the Viceroy and Governor-General of India in Council hereby declares—

Firstly .—k Court, to be called the Sambhur Lake Court, is hereby established.

Secondly .—The local limits of the jurisdiction of such Court shall be the strip of territory bordering on the shores of the Sambhur Lake, includ¬ ing the town of Sambhur and twelve other hamlets, and comprising the whole of the territory now subject to the joint jurisdiction of the States of Jeypore and Jodhpore, and which shall be demarcated under, the said trea¬ ties.

Thirdly .—The Assistant Commissioner for the time being in charge of the British Inland Customs Department at the Sambhur Lake shall be the Judge of such Court. He shall have the powers of a subordinate Magis¬ trate of the 1st class, as described in section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and he shall have, according to such powers, jurisdiction (A) in respect of the offences described in section 21 of the said Code when com¬ mitted by subjects of Her Majesty within the aforesaid limits, and (B) in

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respect of breaches of the rules described in Article 3 of the said Treaties, or offences connected therewith, when committed by any person whatso¬ ever within the aforesaid limits.

Fourthly .—In the investigation and trial of such offences and breaches of rules, and in the lew of fines therefor, he shall be guided by the provi¬ sions of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Fifthly .—In all cases in which salt shall be manufactured, carried, or stored within the said limits in contravention of the rules for the time being in force for the regulation of such manufacture, carriage, or storage, the said Court is empowered, in addition to any other penalty which it is autho¬ rized to inflict, to declare the said salt confiscated, and dispose of it accord¬ ing to the rules for the time being in force in the department of Inland Customs.

Sixthly .—For the purpose of trying offences described in section 21 of the Criminal Procedure Code when committed by subjects of Her Majesty within the limits of the jurisdiction of the Sambhur Lake Court, the afore¬ said limits shall be deemed to be a division of a district subordinate to the Deputy Commissioner of Ajmere, and any subject of Her Majesty convicted on a trial held by the Sambhur Lake Court of any of the offences described / in section 21 of the Code of Criminal Procedure may appeal to the Deputy Commissioner of Ajmere, who shall in the disposal of such appeals be guided by the said Code.

Seventhly .—Any person convicted on a trial held by the Sambhur Lake Court of a breach of the rules described in Article 3 of the said Treaties, or offences connected therewith and any person aggrieved by proceedings held under these rules, may petition the Agent to the Governor-General for the States of Rajputana, who, if he see fit, may send for the record of the case, and may confirm, reverse, or modify the sentence, or pass any other orders not inconsistent with the rules.

No. XLII.

Agreement between the British Government and His High¬ ness SeWai Ram Sing, Maharaja of Jeypore, G.C s.L, his heirs and successors, executed on the one part by COLONEL William Howell Beynon, Political Agent, Jeypore, under authority from Major E. R. C.. Bradford, c.s.i., Agent to the Governor-General for the States of Rajputana, in virtue of the full powers vested in him by the Governor-General of India in Council, and on the other part by Thakoor Futteh Sing, Prime Minister to the Maharaja of Jeypore, in virtue of the full powers conferred upon him by the Maharaja— 1879.

Whereas the British Government is desirous of abolishing artificial re¬ strictions on, and impediments to, internal trade, and with this object

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proposes to abolish the Inland Customs Line, and has already remitted the duty thereat levied on sugar and other saccharine produce exported from British territory into Jeyporc and other Native States;

And whereas the Maharaja of Jevpore is willing, under certain con¬ ditions, to co-operate with the British Government in giving effect to this measure, both by making such arrangements in his own State as will facili¬ tate the abolition of the said line without risk to the Imperial salt revenue, and by abolishing, of his own accord, for the relief of his subjects, all duties on salt, sugar, and other saccharine produce entering, leaving, or passing through his State :

The following Articles are agreed upon:—

Article i.

The Maharaja of Jeypore agrees to suppress, and absolutely prohibit and prevent, the manufacture of salt within any part of the Jeypore State, whether overtly or under the guise of manufacturing saltpetre or other saline product, except at the Sambhur Lake and the Kuchor-Kewasa Surr, and to destroy and erase all other existing salt works, so that salt cannot be there made:

Provided that nothing in this xArticle shall be held to prohibit the bond fide manufacture of saltpetre at any work now existing within the Jeypore State, or the opening at any time, with the previous knowledge of the Political Agent, of such new saltpetre works as the Maharaja of Jeypore may consider necessary.

Article 2.

In consideration of the uniform annual payment by the British Govern¬ ment of a net sum of four lakhs of rupees (British currency) year by year, the Maharaja of Jeypore agrees to transfer to the British Government the one hundred and seventy-two thousand (172,000)‘maunds of Sambhur salt, which the said Maharaja is. under Article 7 of the Sambhur Lake Treaty (exchanged and ratified on the 7th of August 1869), annually entitled to receive on payment of nine annas per maund. The said four lakhs shall be paid in half-yearly instalments, the first instalment being paid six months after the date on which this Agreement comes into force.

Article 3.

No tax, toll, transit duty, or due of any kind whatsoever shall be levied by, or with the permission or knowledge of, the Maharaja of Jeypore on salt, whether exported from, imported into, carried through, or consumed within, the Jeypore State, anything in Article 9 of the aforesaid Sambhur Lake Treaty to the contrary notwithstanding:

Provided that nothing in this Article shall be held to affect in any way the provisions of Article 11 of the said Treaty.

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Article 4.

No tax, toll, transit duty, or due of any kind whatsoever, shall be levied by, or with the permission or knowledge of, the Maharaja of Jeypore on sugar or other saccharine produce, whether exported from, or imported, into, or carried through, the Jeypore State :

Provided that nothing in this Article shall be held to prohibit the levy, according, to present practice, by the Maharaja of Jeypore of octroi, choongi, or other cess or duty on the aforesaid articles when imported into towns the: population, of which exceeds 5,000 inhabitants.

Article 5.

The Maharaja of Jeypore agrees to forbid the importation into, or the* exportation from, the Jeypore State of any salt whatever, other than salt upon which duty has been levied by the British Government, and the* Maharaja will duly investigate and punish all contraventions of his orders on. this behalf which shall come to his knowledge.

Article 6.

If any stocks of salt be found'to exist within the Jeypore State at the. time when this Agreement comes into force, the Maharaja will, if so required by the British Government, take possession of such stocks of salt, and will give, the owners thereof the option either of transferring the salt to the. British Government at such equitable valuation as His Highness may fix, in concurrence with the Political Agent, .or of.paying the said Agent such duty, not exceeding two rupees eight annas per maund, on such salt as the Gov¬ ernor-General in Council may fix. In.the event of the owners as aforesaid 1 accepting the latter alternative they shall be allowed to retain the..salt on. which the said duty may have been paid, but not otherwise.

Article 7.

The Maharaja of Jeypore agrees to permit and authorize the British’* Government to assume the management of the Kuchor-Rewasa Surr, or salt ource, and of the works therein situated- pertaining to the villages of' Rewasa, Kuchor, Nimbora, and Mundpoora.

The Maharaja of Jeypore will cause a- line of demarcation to be laid^ down, in consultation with the Political Agent, enclosing the whole of the said salt source, and will extend the provisions of Articles 3, 5, 6, and 16, of the aforesaid Sambhur Lake Treaty, so far as they may be applicable, to* the tract so enclosed. The British Government agree to the extension of Articles 10, 14, and 15 of the said Treaty to>the said tract.

The British Government shall be at liberty at any time to close the said salt works, and shall further be bound to close them.whenever the Maharaja

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of Jeypore shall so require. Provided that, in the event of the works being closed at the requisition of the Maharaja of Jeypore due notice of his inten¬ tion to terminate the arrangement shall be given by him twelve months prior to the date on which he desires the works to be closed ; and the Maha¬ raja of Jeypore agrees to pay to the British Government fair compensation for all standing works and buildings within the line of demarcation. After the closure in either case of the said works all manufacture shall be thereat suppressed as provided in Article i of this Agreement. So long as the British Government shall retain the management of this source they engage to pay yearly on account thereof, through the Maharaja of Jeypore, to the Rao of Khandela the sum of Rupees ^>000) eight thousand, and to the Thakoor of Kuchor the sum of Rupees (3,000) three thousand. Any com¬ pensation due to these two land-holders after the closure of the works shall be paid by the Government causing such closure.

Article 8.

The landholders of certain villages enumerated in Schedule A annexed to this Agreement having hitherto enjoyed certain profits from salt-works therein situated the British Government undeitake to pay j early to the Maharaja of Jeypore, as compensation to the said landholders, the sums entered opposite each village in the said Schedule, and the Maharaja of Jeypore agrees to distribute the said sums accordingly.

Article 9.

The Maharaja of Jeypore agrees to adopt equitable measures to relieve the right-holders in salt-works (other than those provided in Articles 7 and 8), all feudatories, jaghirdars, and other landholders and all kharols or salt workers, from any material losses which may be caused to them by the operation of this agreement.

Article 10.

None of the stipulations set forth in this Agreement shall be modified or annulled without the previous consent of both parties.

Article ii.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect any Treaty now existing between the British Government and the Maharaja of Jeypore, ex¬ cept as hereinbefore explicitly provided in Article 3, or in so far as any of its provisions may be repugnant hereto.

Article 12*

. .This Agreement is to come into force from a date to be fixed by the British Government.

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Signed at Jeypore on the thirty-first day of January A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine.

- (Sd.) W. H. BEYNON, Colonel^

_ Political Agent, Jeypore.

(Sd. in Vernacular) Thakur Fateh Singh Rathor.

(Sd.) S. Ram Sing.

(Sd.) LYTTON,

__ Viceroy and Govr. GenL of India.

This Agreement was ratified by the Governor General of India in Coun¬ cil at Simla on the eight day of May A. D. 1879.

(Sd.) A. C. LYALL,

Secy, to the Govt . of India) Foreign Dept.

SCHEDULE A.

List of villages the landholders oj which are entitled to receive compensa¬ tion 071 account of the closure oj the salt-works situated in the said villages , together with the amount of compens at ion to be paid by the British Government to the said landholders through the Government of Jeypore. _

Amount of

Number and name o f village.

Amount of

Number and name of village.

compensation.

compensation.

JRs.

a.

A

Ks.

a.

A

I. Babera

• %

125

0

0

20 .

KaHvan

20

0

0

2. Chaukri .

• «

20

0

0

21.

Pilwa . •

62

8

0

3. Mahlan

• •

110

0

0

22.

Pakhar

291

10

0

4. Ugras

• •

135

0

0

23 -

Gopalgarh .

50

0

0

5. Kasel •

• *

40

0

0

24.

Kherli . . .

20

0

0

6. Jhag

• •

25

0

0

25 *

Mohana .

140

0

7

7. Dudu

• •

245

0

0

26.

Gantori

40

0

0

8. Nagar

• •

30

0

0

27.

Chureti ♦

20

0

0

9. Gumanpura

% •

25

0

0

28.

Marwa

21

0

0

10. Bharia

ft •

25

0

0

29.

Dehri

60

0

0

11. Goari

• •

25

0

0

30*

Berara

20

0

0

12. Deo-ka-bas

• •

48

0

0

3 1 *

Bara

35

0

0

13. Rainwal ,

• •

40

0

0

32 .

Baragawn

125

0

0

14. Mundagarh

• •

35

0

0

33 *

Dholera .

25

0

0

15. Jhalra

• •

60

0

0

34 -

Khatwa . ,

21

0

0

16. Lagesar .

• •

5 o

0

0

35 .

Lawan

125

0

0

17. Bagrana .

• %

50

0

0

36 .

Durgraota

60

0

0

18. Batasri

• •

25

0

0

—

—

19. Rita

• •

60

0

0

Total

2,309

2

7

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123

No. X.

MEMORANDUM.

The Maharaja of Jeypore having requested that something definite may be laid down as to the disposal of the salt necessarily evolved in the process of saltpetre manufacture the undersigned has the honour to explain that this is a matter which the British Government desire to leave to the discre¬ tion of His Highness.

The British Government would, however, suggest that the Maharaja of Jeypore should cause a duty to be levied on all such salt at the same rate as may at the time be levied on salt manufactured at the Sambhur Lake, and that the duty thus levied, less, say, 1 o per cent, for costs of collection, should be credited to the British Government. If, however, the Maharaja of Jeypore preferred it, he could take possession of the salt and make it over to some official of the British Government at Sambhur or Kuchor-Rewasa; or he could cause it to be sold by auction on the spot, making over any surplus in excess of the duty to the producer.

The amount, however, is so small that, as I have already explained, the British Government would desire to leave the matter wholly in the hands of the Maharaja of Jeypore, and it was on this account that no mention of the matter was deemed necessary in the Agreement.

No. 2.

MEMORANDUM.

With reference to the provisions contained in Articles 3 and 4 of the Salt Agreement for prohibiting the levy of any tax, toll, or due on salt, or on sugar and other saccharine produce within the Jeypore State, the under¬ signed has the honour to explain to the Maharaja of Jeypore that these pro¬ visions are understood not to prohibit the payment to choukidars of the usual fees which are taken from the owners or carriers of merchandise for watch and ward of goods, etc., at halting places or bazaars while the goods are in transit through the State. Whenever the services of the choukidars are given to salt'merchants and carriers such services will of course be paid for in the ordinary manner.

No. 3.

MEMORANDUM.

With reference to Article 7 of the Salt Agreement, which provides for the assumption under certain circumsta. _es of the Kuchor-Rewasa works by

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the British Government, the undersigned has the honour to explain to the Maharaja of Jeypore that the British Government have no desire to make any profit out of these works, but on the contrary only propose their maintenance in view to providing a large tract of country with salt at a cheaper rate than would otherwise be possible.

The British Government therefore accept the management of the works under the following further conditions not specifically provided for in the formal Agreement:

“ If the total receipts* realized by the British Government from the sale of salt manufactured at Kuchor-Rewasa shall exceed Excluding uty. the total expenditure incurred by the said Govern¬

ment in connection with the said source the surplus shall be made over to the Maharaja of Jeypore for division between the Rao of Khundela and the Thakoor of Kuchor, in such proportions as may be in accordance with ex¬ isting custom and their respective rights. For the purposes of this provi¬ sion the accounts shall be made up triennially beginning from the assumption of the management by the British Government and the accounts rendered by the British officer in charge of the said source shall be accepted as proof of the actual receipts and expenditure within the period to which they refer.”

No. 4.

MEMORANDUM.

With reference to Article 7 of the Salt Agreement the undersigned has the honour to communicate to the Maharaja of Jeypore the following memorandum of the understanding which has been arranged upon certain points of detail in regard to the occupation and management by officers of the British Government of the Kuchor-Rewasa Salt Works

The line of demarcation of the Kuchor-Rewasa Salt Works shall be so laid down as to exclude all inhabited village sites, and it shall not be altered without the consent of the British Government and the Maharaja of Jeypore.

No subjects of the Maharaja of Jeypore, whether kharols or others, shall be permitted to settle or take up their abode permanently within the limits of the demarcation aforesaid.

The jurisdiction of the British officials employed at the salt works shall be strictly confined within the said limits; and the said officials shall not, unless with the consent of the Maharaja of Jeypore, take up their abode upon, or in any way occupy, any lands outside the said limits.

No subjects of the Maharaja of Jeypore shall ever be compelled by the British officials to labour at the salt-works against their will.

No. 5.

MEMORANDUM.

In the official memorandum from the Jeypore Durbar to Mr. Hume, dated 21st March 1877, the Durbar ask for information regarding the object

Rajputana—Jaipur Agency—y«jp«r—Nos. XLII & XLIII.

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of that clause in the draft Agreement regarding the prohibition of the ex¬ port from its territories into British India of bhang, ganja, opium, spirits, and other intoxicating drugs.

The undersigned has the honour to explain that the import of such articles into British India has always been strictly forbidden, and that hitherto it has been mainly prevented by the Inland Customs Line, which will now be removed. Therefore it has become necessary to request the Jeypore Durbar and all other States bordering upon British India to assist the British Government by prohibiting the export of these articles from their States by the issue of notifications, and by orders to their officials for the arrest and punishment of offenders. If the Maharaja of Jeypore will favour the undersigned with a kharita engaging to take these and other ordinary administrative measures for the purpose aforesaid the matter can be thus settled, and no stipulation upon this head need be included in the Agreement.

No. 6.

DRAFT MEMORANDUM.

The Maharaja of Jeypore is quite willing, if so required by the British Government, to prohibit the export from his State into British territory of opium, bhang, ganja, spirits, and other intoxicating drugs and preparations. By this it is not to be understood that the Maharaja binds himself that no such articles shall ever be smuggled out of Jeypore into British territory ; all he would engage to do is to prohibit publicly such exportation, to direct his subordinate officials of all departments to prevent it so far as it may be practicable, and to punish all contraventions of his prohibition which may come to his notice.

The Maharaja could not undertake to maintain any special establish¬ ment to watch illicit traffic of this nature, but so far as may be practicable with existing establishments he would endeavour to suppress it.

No. XLIII*

Agreement between the Governor-General of India in Council and His Highness Maharaja Sir Sewai Madho Singhji, Bahadur, G.C.S.I., Maharaja of Jeypore, on behalf of himself, his heirs and suc¬ cessors.

Whereas His Highness Maharaja Sir Sawai Madho Singhji, Bahadur, G.C.S.L, Maharaja of Jeypore, maintains a force of Imperial Service Troops for the purpose of co-operating, if need be, in the defence of the British Empire, and

Whereas it is necessary to make definite arrangements for the effect¬ ive control and discipline of the said troops w T hen serving beyond the frontier of the Jeypore State;

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It is hereby agreed between the Governor-General of India in Council of the one part and His Highness Maharaja Sir Sawai Madho Singhji, Bahadur, G.C.S.L, Maharaja of Jeypore, of the other, as follows, namely—

1. Whenever the said force or any portion thereof is moved beyond the frontier of the said State, the Governor-General in Council shall have power to appoint one or more British officers to command the said Imperial Service Troops, and such officer or officers shall, by virtue of this agree¬ ment, be authorised to administer in respect of the said Imperial Service Troops, so serving, the military laws and regulations to which they are subject under the law of the said State, and for that purpose and for the due preservation of discipline among the same, to convene all such Courts, and to issue all such orders, and pass all such judgments and sentences, and generally to exercise all such authority as might be lawfully convened, issued, passed and exercised respectively by the officers in command of the same when serving within the territorial limits of the said State: Provided always that the execution of every sentence so passed shall be carried out under the orders of His Highness Maharaja Sir Sawai Madho Singhji, Bahadur, G.C.S.I., Maharaja of Jeypore, or of some person to whom the requisite authority has been delegated by him.

2. In order further to ensure the efficiency of the said Imperial Service Troops, and the maintenance of discipline among them when serving along with Her Majesty’s forces, His Highness Maharaja Sir Sawai Madho Singh¬ ji, Bahadur, G.C.S.L, Maharaja of Jeypore, has embodied in the disciplinary law of his State, applicable to the said Imperial Service Troops when employed on active service either within or without British India, the pro¬ visions, mutatis mutandis , of the Indian Articles of War. The due appli¬ cation and enforcement of the said provisions in respect of the Imperial Service Troops aforesaid shall be carried out under the authority of the officer or officers appointed by the Governor-General of India in Council in that behalf, under the first article of this agreement.

Signed at Jeypore on the twenty-eighth day of January A.D. one thousand eight hundred and qinety-nine.

(Sd.) S. Madho Singh,

Maharaja of Jeypore.

(Sd.) G. R. Irwin,

Resident at Jeypore.

confirmed by the Government of India.

By order,

^ H. S. Barnes,

f Secretary to the Government of India,

Foreign Department.

Approved and Simla ;

The Jth May iqqi.

Rajputana—Jaipur Agency— Khetri— Nos. XLIV, XLV & XLVI. 127

No. XLIV.

Agreement entered into by the Maharaja of Jaipur regarding the cession of jurisdiction over the JAIPUR portion of the Rewari-Phulera Chord Railway.

I, Sawai Madho Singh, Maharaja of Jaipur, hereby cede to the British Government full and exclusive power and jurisdiction of every kind over the lands in the said State which are, or may hereafter be, occupied by the Rewari-Phulera Chord Railway (including all lands occupied for stations, for out-buildings and for other railway purposes), and over all persons and things whatsoever within the said lands,

S. Madho Singh.

The igth August 1904.* _

No. XLV.

Translation of a Sunnud, dated 2nd December 1803, granted by Lord Lake to Rajah Abhi Sing of Khetree.

To the present and future mutsuddies, chowdrees, and canongoes of Pergunnah Kot Pootlee, Sircar Narnowl, Souba Shahjchanabad, be it known—

Whereas Rajah Abhi Sing, Shekhawut of Khetree, has remained friendly to the English Government, as an acknowledgment to the said Rajah, subject to the ar nroval of the Government, the pergunnah aforesaid is granted to him ai.a his descendants in istumrar tenure without any further ex¬ pense whatever than the payment of Rupees 20,001 per annum. The afore¬ said Rajah will pay the sum fixed yearly, and at every harvest will remain friendly and obedient to the British Government and will keep the ryots contented. It is necessary that all the ryots and the zemindars of the per¬ gunnah should look upon the Rajah as their master* Be careful in this matter.

No. XLVI.

Sunnud to the Rajah of K hetree granting him the Pergunnah of Kot Pootlee— 1806.

To the present and future mutsuddies, chowdrees, canongoes, zemindars, cultivators, and ryots residing in the Pergunnah Kot Pootlee, district of Narnowl, in the Souba of Shahjehanabad, know—

That, whereas the aforesaid pergunnah with its mal and sair was for¬ merly granted in istumrar to Rajah Abhi Sing on the paid of the Honoura¬ ble Company, and he has now paid up the fixed revenue thereof into the Company’s Treasury until the end of the year 1213 Fuslee, the said per¬ gunnah is in future with its mal and sair and all other rights except maafees, estates, jaghires, allimghas, rozenas, pooras, gardens, etc., (which have of old been free and continued so till the end of 1212 Fuslee), to be held in free gift by the said Rajah and his posterity from the beginning of 1214 Fuslee, the said Company hereby renounci ng all claims whatever upon the

~ * NotHterak

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Rajputana—Jaipur Agency— Kishangarh— Nos. XLVI & XLVII.

said pergunnah and granting the aforesaid Rajah all the revenues thereof, this grant is, however, made upon the express condition that the said Rajah shall never require assistance or support from the said Company ; but make all necessary arrangements entirely with his own forces, and ever act as a sincere well-wisher to the British Government. All the mutsuddies, etc., aforesaid must consider the aforesaid Rajah as the established inaafeedar, and in no way be wanting in their respective duties and obedience, regu¬ larly paying the just revenues, and attending personally on the said Rajah for that purpose.

The said Rajah, on his part, will consider it his duty to conciliate the ryots and inhabitants of that district, and to promote their welfare and pros¬ perity, and refrain from any oppressive measures which may be hurtful to them or prejudicial to their interests in such manner as to give no reason for complaint to the British Government of his conduct. The said Rajah must also use his utmost exertions to preserve the free passage of the roads through his district, and the safety of the property and persons of all travel¬ lers whatever, that they may be enabled to pass through them with ease and comfort; let him consider this as a positive injunction and act accordingly. Written 6th April 1806, corresponding with the i6th Mohurrum, 1221 Hijree.

I, Hernarain, the Plenipotentiary Agent of Rajah Abhi Singh Bahadoor (do hereby declare) that all the claims of the said Rajah upon the Honour¬ able Company on account of pay to the Rissalahs of horse and foot who were employed at Narnowl, as also on account of horses killed etc., in the service near Kotah, have been settled to the last mite from the period of their discharge, and 1 ha\e received value for the same, so that no further demands remain. I have therefore written these few lines as a general dis¬ charge to have full force whenever it may be necessary.

Written 15th Mohurrum in the 48th year of His Majesty's reign .

No. XLVII.

Treaty between the Honourable English East India Com¬ pany and Maharajah Kullian Sing Bahadoor, the Rajah of Kishungurh, concluded by Mr. Charles Theophilus Metcalfe on the part of the Honourable Company, in virtue of full powers granted by His Excel¬ lency the Most Noble the Marquis of Hastings, k.g., Governor General, etc., etc., and by Kazee Fut- teh Mohummud Khan, on the part of Maharaja Kul¬ lian Sing Bahadoor, according to full powers given by the Rajah—1818.

Article i.

There shall be perpetual friendship, alliance, and unity of interests between the Honourable Company and Maharajah Kullian Sing and his

Rajputana—Jaipur Agency -Kishangark— No. XLVII.

129

heirs and successors, and the friends and enemies of one party shall be the friends and enemies of both parties.

Article 2.

The British Government engages to protect the principality and territory of Kishengurh,

Article 3.

Maharajah Kullian Sing and his heirs and successors will act in sub¬ ordinate co-operation with the British Government, and acknowledge its supremacy, and will not have any connection with any other Chiefs or States.

Article 4.

The Maharajah and his heirs and successors will not enter into nego¬ tiations with any Chief or State without the knowledge and sanction of the British Government; but the usual amicable correspondence with friends and relations shall continue.

Article 5.

The Maharajah and his heirs and successors will not commit aggression on any one. If by accident any dispute arise with any one the settlement of it shall be submitted to the arbitration and award of the British Gov¬ ernment.

Article 6.

The Maharajah of Kishengurh will furnish troops at the requisition of the British Government according to his means.

Article 7.

The Maharajah and his heirs and successors shall be absolute rulers of their country ; and the British jurisdiction shall not be introduced into that principality.

Article 8,

This Treaty of eight Articles having been concluded, and signed and sealed by Mr. Charles Theophilus Metcalfe and Kazee Futteh Mohummud Khan, the ratification by His Excellency the Most Noble the Governor Gene¬ ral and Maharajah Kullian Sing Bahadoor, shall be exchanged within twenty days from the present date.

Rajputana—Jaipur Agency— Ki shew gar k-~ No. XLVIII.

* 3 <>

Done at Delhi , this 26th day of March, A*D. 1818 .

L.S.

\

L.S. f

L. S.

Governor-

General’s

Seal.

(Sd.) C. T* Metcalfe.

(Sd.) Kullian Sing Bahadoor* (Sd.) Futteh Mohummud Khan.

(Sd.) Hastings.

This Treaty was ratified by His Excellency the Governor General, in Camp, at Bansbareeah, on the seventh day of April 1818.

(Sd.) J. Adam,

Secretary to the Governor General.

No. XLVIII.

Purport of Khureeta from the Maharaja of Kishengurh to the address of the Agent to the Governor General for the States of Rajpootana, dated the 8th July 1867.

The receipt of your khureeta of the 26th ultimo, communicating the wil¬ lingness of the Government of India to grant me a sum of Rupees 20,000 annually as compensation for the loss the income of the State will suffer when a Railway passes through my territories, and requesting an early reply, has honored me. Its contents I have fully understood, and 1 would desire to offer to His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General my grateful thanks for this mark of kind consideration to myself and to my State.

I thankfully accept the compensation offered, viz,, Rupees 20,000 per annum, and would request you to inform the Government accordingly. At the same time I would ask you to express to His Excellency the Viceroy my gratitude, and the hope that he will continue to look with favour on my State.

Rajputana—Jaipur Agency— Kishangarh—) No. XLIX.

131

I trust that, until I am fortunate enough to. meet you again face to face, I may be honored from time to time by hearing from you.

No. XLIX.

Extradition Treaty between the British Government and His Highness Pirthee SiNGH, MAHARAJA of KISHEN¬ GURH, his heirs and successors, executed on the one part by Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Harte Keatinge, c.s.i. and V.C., Agent to the Governor-General forthe States of Rajpootana, in virtue of the full powers vested in him by His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence, Baronet, g.c.b., and g.c.s.i., Viceroy and Governor-General of India, and on his own part by the Maharaja Pirthee Singh—i§68.

Article i.

That any person, whether a British or Foreign subject, committing a heinous offence in British territory, and seeking shelter within the limits of the Kishengurh State, shall be apprehended and delivered up, by the latter Government to the former on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 2.

That any person, being a subject of Kishengurh, committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Kishengurh State,, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended and delivered up by the latter Government to the former on requisition in the usual manner.

Article 3.

That any person other than a Kishengurh subject,committing a heinous offence within the limits of the Kishengurh State, and seeking asylum in British territory, will be apprehended and the case investigated by such Court as the British Government may direct. As a general rule such cases will be tried by the Court of the Political Officer in whom the political supervision of the Kishengurh State may at the time be vested.

Article 4.

That in no case shall either Government be bound to surrender any person accused of a heinous offence, except on requisition duly made by, or

133

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by the authority of, the Government within whose territories the offence shall be charged to have been committed, and also upon such evidence of criminality as, according to the laws of the country in which the person accused shall be found, would justify his apprehension and sustain the charge if the offence had been there committed.

Article 5.

That the following offences be deemed as coming within the category of heinous offences

1. Murder.

2. Attempt to murder.

3. Culpable homicideunder aggravating

circumstances.

4. Thuggee.

5. Poisoning,

6 . Rape.

7. Causing grievous hurt.

8 . Child-stealing.

9. Selling females.

10. Dacoitee.

Article 6.

The expense of any apprehension, detention, or surrender made in virtue of the foregoing stipulations shall be borne and defrayed by the Gov¬ ernment making the requisition.

Article 7.

* The above Treaty shall continue in force until either of the high con¬ tracting parties shall give notice to the other of its wish to terminate it.

Article 8.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect any Treaty now existing between the high contracting parties, except so far as any Treaty may be repugnant thereto.

Done at Ajmere this twenty-seventh day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight .

Signature of the Maharaja (Sd.) R. H. Keatinge,

of Kishengurh . Agent, Governor-General*

In native characters.

(Sd.) John Lawrence, Viceroy and Governor-General of India .

11. Robbery.

12. Burglary.

13. Cattle-theft.

14. Arson.

15. Forgery.

16. Counterfeiting coin, or uttering base

coin.

17. Criminal breach of trust.

18. Criminal misappropriation of pro¬

perty.

19. Abetting the above offences.

Rajputana—Jaipur Agency— Kishangayk.— No. L.

X33

This Treaty was ratified by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General of India, at Fort William, on the 12th of December 1868.

(Sd.) W. S. Seton-Karr,

Secy, to Govt. of India , Foreign Dept .

No. L.

Agreement supplementary to the Treaty of 1868 regard¬ ing Extradition— -1887.

Whereas a Treaty relating to the extradition of offenders was concluded on the 12th December 1868, between the British Government and the Kishengurh State: And whereas the procedure prescribed by the Treaty for the extradition of offenders from British India to the Kishengurh State has been found by experience to be less simple and effective than the pro¬ cedure prescribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders in force in British India: It is hereby agreed between the British Government and the Kishengurh State that the provisions of the Treaty prescribing a procedure for the extradition of offenders shall no longer apply to cases of extradition from British India to the Kishengurh State ; but that the procedure pres/- cribed by the law as to the extradition of offenders for the time being in force in British India shall be followed in every such case.

Signed at Jeypore this nineteenth day of July in the year A» D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven.

Seal.

Seal.

Seal.

(Sd.) F. Henvey,

Resident.

(Sd.) In vernacular.

Maharaja of Kishengurh. (Sd.) Syam Sundar Lal, Member of Council, Kishengurh, (Sd.) DUFFERIN,

Viceroy and Governor-General of India.

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Rajputana.—Jaipur Agency— Kishangarh- No. LI.

This Agreement was approved and confirmed by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General of India, at Fort William, on the twenty- eighth day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight.

(Sd.) H. M. Durand,

Secy, to the Govt . of India , Foreign Dept .

No. LI.

Agreement between the British Government and His High¬ ness Maharaja Dhiraj Maharaja Pirthi Sing Baha¬ dur, of Kishengarh, his heirs and successors, executed on the one part by Colonel William Howell Beynon, Politi¬ cal Agent, Kishengarh, Rajputana, under authority from Major E. R. C. Bradford, C.S.I., Agent to the Governor- General for the States of Rajputana, in virtue of the full powers vested in him by the Governor-General of India in Council, and on the other part by Mehta Sob HAG Sing, Dewan of Kishengarh, in virtue of the full powers conferred upon him by the Maharaja of Kishengarh—1879.

Article 1.

The Maharaja of Kishengarh agrees to suppress, and absolutely pro¬ hibit and prevent, the manufacture of salt within any part of the Kishengarh State, whether overtly or under the guise of manufacturing saltpetre or other saline product, and to destroy existing salt-works, if any, so that salt cannot be there made.

Article 2.

No tax, toll, transit duty, or due of any kind whatever, shall be levied on salt, sugar, or any other article whatsoever, whether exported from or import¬ ed into, or carried through the Kishengarh State:

Provided that nothing in this Article shall be held to prohibit the levy by the Maharaja of Kishengarh of any octroi, choongi, or other cess or duty on any articles imported into any town within the Kishengarh State, the population of which exceeds 5,000 inhabitants, for actual consumption within the said town:

Provided also that nothing in this Article shall be held to debar the Maharaja of Kishengarh from levying any such duty on bhang, ganja, spirits, opium, or other intoxicating drug or preparation as he may consider neces¬ sary for excise purposes.

Rajputana—Jaipur Agency ~Kishangavk—3$o> LI.

I 3S

Article 3.

The Maharaja of Kishengarh agrees to prohibit and prevent the im¬ portation into, or consumption within, the Kishengarh State of any salt whatever, other than salt upon which duty has been levied by the British Government and the fifty maunds of salt mentioned in Article 7,

Article 4.

The Maharaja agrees also, if so required by the British Government, to prohibit the export from his State into British territory of any of the intoxi¬ cating drugs or preparations referred to at the close of Article 2.

Article 5.

If any considerable stocks of salt be proved to exist within the Kishen¬ garh State at the time when this Agreement comes into force the Maharaja will, if so required by the British Government, take possession of such stocks, and will give the owners thereof the option either of transferring the salt to the British Government at such equitable valuation as he may fix, in concur¬ rence with the Political Agent, or of paying to the said Agent such duty, not exceeding two rupees eight annas per maund, on such salt as the Governor-General in Council may fix. In the event of the owners as aforesaid accepting the latter alternative the salt on which the duty may be paid shall be restored to them.

Article 6.

The losses of salt manufacturers within the Kishengarh State having been considered in concert by the British Government and the Maharaja of Kishengarh the British Government hereby agree to pay the Maharaja of Kishengarh the sum of Rupees five thousand (Rupees 5,000) by way of com¬ pensation to the said persons, and the Maharaja undertakes to expend the said sum of Rupees 5,000 for the benefit of the said persons.

Article 7.

So long as the Maharaja of Kishengarh duly and efficiently observes the stipulations hereinbefore contained the British Government agree to pay to him yearly the sum of Rupees twenty-five thousand (Rupees 25,000) in half-yearly instalments, the first instalment to be paid after the expiration of six months from the date on which this Agreement comes into force.

Further, the British Government engage to deliver yearly at Sambhur, free of cost and duty, fifty (50) maunds of salt of good quality for the use of the Maharaja of Kishengarh to any one empowered by the said Maharaja in that behalf. This salt shall be forthwith removed into the Kishengarh State and shall not be re-exported therefrom.

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Article 8.

None of the stipulations set forth in this Agreement shall be modified or annulled without the previous consent of both parties.

Article 9.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect any Treaty now existing between the British Government and the Maharajah of Kishengarh, except in so far as its provisions may be repugnant hereto.

Article 10.

^ This agreement is to come into force from a date to be fixed by the British Government.

Signed at Jeypore on the first day of February A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine.

(Sd.) W. H. Beynon, Colonel ,

PoltL Agent , Jeypore and Kishengarh .

(Sd.) Mehta Sobhag Sing,

Dew an of Kishengarh.

Maharaja's signature and seal.

(Sd.) LYTTON,

Viceroy and Governor General of India .

This Agreement was ratified by the Governor General of India in Council at Simla on the eighth day of May A.D. 1879.

(Sd.) A. C. LYALL,

Secretary to the Government of India>

Foreign Department ,

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No. LIL

MEMORANDUM of CONDITIONS regarding the manufacture of salt and the levy of duties within the Lawa Estate, agreed to by the Thakur OF Lawa for future observance—1879.

Article i.

The Thakur of Lawa agrees to suppress and absolutely prohibit and prevent the manufacture of salt within any part of the Lawa estate, whether overtly or under the guise of manufacturing saltpetre or other saline pro¬ duct, and to destroy and erase existing salt works, if any, so that salt cannot be there made.

Article 2.

No tax, toll, transit duty, or due of any kind whatever, shall be levied by or w r ith the permission or knowledge of the Thakur of Lavra on salt, sugar, or any other article whatsoever, whether exported from or imported into, or carried through the Lawa estate:

Provided that nothing in this Article shall be held to debar the Thakur of Lawa from levying any such duty on bhang, ganja, spirits, opium, or other intoxicating drug or preparation, as he may consider necessary for excise purposes.

Article 3.

The Thakur of Lawa agrees to prohibit the importation into} or con¬ sumption within the Lawa estate, of any salt whatever, other than salt on which duty has been levied by the British Government, and the ten maunds of salt mentioned in Article 5.

Article 4.

If any considerable stocks of salt be proved to exist within the Lawa estate at the time when this Agreement comes into force the Thakur of Lawa will, if so required by the British Government, take possession of such stocks, and will give the owners thereof the option either of transferring the salt to the British Government at such equitable valuation as he may fix, in concurrence with the Political Agent, or of paying to the said Agent such duty, not exceeding two rupees eight annas per maund, on such salt as the Governor-General in Council may fix. In the event of the owners as aforesaid accepting the latter alternative they shall be allowed to retain the salt on which duty so provided may be paid, but not otherwise.

Article 5.

In consideration of the due and effectual observance by the Thakur of Lawa of all the stipulations hereinbefore provided the British Government

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agree to pay to him yearly the sum of rupees seven hundred in half-yearly instalments; the first instalment to be paid after the expiration of six months from the date on which this Agreement comes into force.

Further,-the British Government engage to deliver yearly, at Sambhur, free of cost and duty, ten maunds of salt of good quality, for the use of the Thakur of Lawa, to any one empowered by him in that behalf.

Article 6.

This Agreement is to come into force from a date to be fixed by the British Government.

Signed at Law a on the seventeenth of January A.D . one thousand eight hundred and seventy'nine.

(Sd.) W. H. Beynon. Colonel,

_ Political Agent , Je\pore .

(Sd.) Dirut Sing,

Tkakur of Lav&a.

(Sd.) Lytton,

Viceroy and Governor-General of India.

This memorandum, was ratified by the Governor-General of India in Council-at Simla on the eighth day of May A.D. 1879.

(Sd.) A. C. Lyall,

Secy, to the Govt, of Indta } Foreign Dept .

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III.—WESTERN STATES .AGENCY*

(I.) JODHPUR OR MARWAR.

The State of Jodhpur ranks among the first three States of Rajputana. It was founded in A. D. 1459 by Jodha, a reputed descendant of the Rathor Rajput Kings of Kanauj. Jodhpur became tributary to the Emperor Akbar. The family gave several daughters in marriage to the Imperial family, and furnished some distinguished generals to the Imperial army. About the beginning of last century Raja'Ajit Singh became a party to the triple alliance with Udaipur and Jaipur to throw off the. Muhammadan yoke. It was one of the conditions of this alliance that the Chiefs of Jaipur and Jodhpur should regain the privilege of marriage with the Udaipur family, which they had forfeited by contracting matrimonial alliances with the .emperors, on the, understanding that the offspring of the princesses of Udaipur, should succeed to the State in preference to all other children. The quarrels to which this stipulation gave rise induced the aspirants to powerto invoke the help of the. Maratha leaders in support of their claims, and ultimately led to the subject tion of all the Rajput States to the Court of Poona. Jodhpur was conquered, by Sindhia, who levied from it a tribute of sixty lakhs of rupees and took from it.the fort and city of Ajmer.

At the commencement of the war of 1803 Man Singh had just been elected by the nobles to be Chief of Jodhpur after a long struggle with his cousin Bhim Singh. The alliance of the British Government was offered to him, and a Treaty (No. LI II) was concluded in 1803. But instead of ratifying it Mm Singh proposed another. In the meantime he had also given assist¬ ance to Holkar. The treaty was therefore formally cancelled in May 1804, and Man Singh was left to his.own resources. Thereafter Jodhpur was ruined by internal disputes regarding the sue cession cf Dhaukal Singh, a reputed son of bhim Singh, ai d by a disastrous war with Jaipur, in which the freebooter, Amir Khan, espoused first the cause of Jaipur and then of Jodhpur; terrified the Maharaja into abdication and pretended insanity; assumed, the management of the State himself for two years ; and ended by plundering the treasury and leaving the country with its resources completely exhausted#.

Chhatar Singh, the only son of the Maharaja, assumed the regency on

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the withdrawal of Amir Khan in 1817. With him negotiations were com* menced at the outbreak of the Pindari war, and a Treaty (No. LIV) was concluded in January 1S18, by which Jodhpur was taken under the protection of the British Government, to which Government the tribute payable to Sindhia was transferred, and the Maharaja engaged to furnish 1,500 horse for general service whenever required, and the whole forces of the Jodhpur State when necessary. Chhatar Singh died from the effects of dissipation shortly after the conclusion of the treaty, whereupon his father threw off the mask of insanity and resumed the administration.

In 1824 twenty-one villages in the parganas of Chang and Kot-Kirana in Merwara were made over (No. LV) to the British Government for eight years, with a view to bringing the lawless Minas and Mers into submis¬ sion, the Maharaja agreeing to pay Rs. 15,000 a year towards the expen¬ ses of the local corps which was then raised (see Mewar Agency, Udaipur). The engagement was renewed (No. LVI) in 1835 f° r nine years, and seven additional villages were put under British administration. This lease expired in 1843. The Maharaja then resumed the seven villages, but expressed his readiness to leave the remaining twenty-one under the administration of the British Government for such time as might suit their convenience. But no definite arrangements were made ; and on this unsatisfactory footing the administration of these villages remained until 1885, when the British Gov¬ ernment and the Darbar agreed that Marwar should retain its sovereign rights in the villages and receive Rs. 3,000 a year for them, and if ever a net profit should be derived from them by Government, Marwar should receive 40 per cent, of it. On these conditions Government retains full and permanent administrative control over the villages (Kharita, dated 2nd August 1885, No. LVII).

The tract of Malani also was taken under the superintendence and control of the Resident, Jodhpur, in the year 1836, owing to the acknow¬ ledged inability of the Darbar to maintain order within its limits. It belongs to Jodhpur, but all its 460 villages, except one, are in the hands of Thakurs, who pay a fixed annual tribute of 10,013 Akhai Shahi rupees (about, 10,000 British rupees), which, with other sources of revenue, has always been collected by the Resident and paid over to the Darbar. In 1891 the civil and revenue jurisdiction of Malani was re-transferred to the Darbar under certain specified conditions, the Resident retaining in his own hands the administration of criminal justice and police, and special arrangements

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being made for the management of the finances. This concession was made at the urgent request of the Maharaja, and in view of the improvement effected in recent years in the administration of the Jodhpur State. In 1898 the entire administration of the tract was handed over to the Darbar.

By the 8th Article of the Treaty of 1818 the Jodhpur State was bound to furnish a contingent of 1,500 horse. Under this article a demand was made in 1832 for a force to co-operate against freebooters who occupied Nagar Parkar. The cpntingent failed in its duty and proved perfectly useless. In 1835, therefore, the obligation to furnish the contingent w T as commuted (No. LVIII) to an annual payment of Rs. 1,15,000 towards the Jodhpur Legion, which was then raised. The Legion mutinied in 1857. Its place is now supplied by the 43rd Erinpura Regiment, formerly styled the Erinpura Irregular force.

Within a few months after his resumption of power Maharaja Man Singh put to death or imprisoned most of the Chiefs who, during his assumed imbecility, had shown any unfriendly feeling towards him. Many of the other nobles fled from his tyranny and found refuge in neighbouring States. The exiled party appealed for aid to the British Government. Aid was refused; but an accommodation (No. LIX) was effected in 1824 with the Maharaja through the mediation of the British Government. In 1827 the recusant nobles assembled their followers, and putting the pretender Dhaukal Singh at their head, prepared to invade Jodhpur from the Jaipur territory. By giving facilities for this attack on Jodhpur, the Jaipur State was considered to have violated its treaty engagements in such a manner as to justify the British Government in adopting any measures which might seem expedient, both for resenting the infraction of a positive engagement, and for preventing its mischievous effects. Strong remonstrances were, therefore, addressed to the Maharaja of Jaipur. Although the attack on Jodhpur was headed by Marwar nobles, the Maharaja looked on it as a foreign aggression, and claimed protection under the Treaty of 1818. Dhaukal Singh was therefore called on by the British Government to retire from the confederacy. He withdrew to Jhajjar, and the Chiefs settled their differences among them¬ selves. At the same time Government declared that although it might per¬ haps be required to protect the Maharaja against unjust usurpation, or wanton but too powerful rebellion, there was no obligation to support him against universal disaffection and insurrection caused by his own injustice, incapacity, and misrule.

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In 1839, In consequence of disputes with the nobles and the subjection of the Maharaja to priestly influence, the misgovernment of Jodhpur was such that the British Government was compelled to interfere. A force was marched to Jodhpur, of which it held military occupation for five months, and in 1839 Man Singh executed an Engagement (No, LX) to ensure future good government. The engagement was not binding on his successors.

Man Singh died on the 5th September 1843 without sons of his body and without adopting a son. The succession lay between the Chiefs of Idar and Ahmadnagar in the Bombay Presidency, Idar being the nearest of kin. It was left to the widows, the nobles, and the State officials interested to select the Chief whom they should desire to rule over them. Their choice fell on Takht Singh of Ahmadnagar, whom with his son Jaswant Singh they invited to Jodhpur. At this time Dhaukal Singh, the supposi¬ tious son of Bhim Singh, revived his claims, but they were set aside.

On his removal to Jodhpur Takht Singh left his son, Jaswant Singh, at Ahmadnagar and claimed the right to retain Ahmadnagar in his family, on the ground that the former ruler, Prithi Singh, had adopted Jaswant Singh and he, Takht Singh, had only been regent and not actual ruler of Ahmad¬ nagar. Inquiry, however, proved that for two years Takht Singh had been, and had been recognised as, the ruler of Ahmadnagar, and that by the„cus- toms of Rajputana and Gujarat, and by Hindu law, the right of succession of his family in Ahmadnagar was cancelled by his acceptance of power in Jodhpur. It was therefore decided in 1848 that Ahmadnagar should lapse toldar from which State it had been severed in 1784, and that Takht Singh should remove his family from Ahmadnagar and abstain from all interference in its affairs.

By the treaty of 1818 (No. LIV) the tribute due from the Jodhpur State was Rs. 1,08,ooc, but in 1847 this was reduced to Rs. 98,000 in consider¬ ation of the cession (No. LXI) to the British Government of the rights of Jodhpur to the . district and, fort of Umarkot. This district fell to the possession of Jodhpur in 1780, but it was wrested from that State in 1813, by the Talpur, Amirs of Sind. After the conquest of Sind the British Government promised to restore it to the Maharaja. But as the fort of Umarkot was a valuable frontier post, and the district could not be controlled by Jodhpur, it w r as considered best for the British Government to retain

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possession of it, and to give to Jodhpur a money compensation in the shape of remission of tribute.

Maharaja Takht Singh did good service during the mutinies, and in 1862 lie was guaranteed the right of adoption [see No. V); but under his rule the affairs of Marvvar fell into the utmost confusion. From the time of his accession to power he never relaxed his endeavours to resume the villages which his predecessor had been compelled to restore in 1839. His unjust confiscations and exactions led to constant disputes with his ncbles, which terminated in i8c8 in open hostilities between the parties. The principal nobles solicited the intervention of the British Government. Accordingly, while the nobles were given to understand that the interference of Government, if found necessary, would be carried out in a manner calcu¬ lated to bear down all opposition, the Maharaja was informed that, unless he consented, within a given period, to be guided by the advice of the British authorities, he would be deprived of all authority for the rest of his life. Under these circumstances the Maharaja signed an Agreement in 1868 (No. LXII), by which he appointed a ministry to conduct the affairs of the country, and placed at their disposal fifteen lakhs of rupees for public expenditure. He also agreed to manage all the State villages through the ministers; to place under them the whole civil and criminal administration of the State; and to restrict his private expenditure to a certain sum. Provision was made for the maintenance cf the eldest and other sons of the Maharaja, who also bound himself to abide by the decision of Government in regard both to the succession tax to be levied from the nobles, and to the disputes between the Maharaja and certain of their number. This agreement was to remain in force for four years unless a continuance of misrule should compel the British Government to interfere actively.

In conformity with the terms of Article 9 of this agreement certain rules for determining the levy of succession tax (hukmnama) were accepted in 1869 by the Maharaja, who notified his adherence to them by proclamation, and ’ordered their adoption throughout his territories.* The territorial disputes between the Maharaja and the leading nobles, and differences with minor feudatories, involving the proprietorship of nearly 250 villages, were temporarily adjusted by the Political Agent on the basis of actual posses¬ sion at* the time of Maharaja Takht Singh's accession to power. The Maharaja endeavoured on various pretexts to evade the fulfilment of his ' * See Appendix to Agreement No. LXII of 1868.

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promises, but eventually appointed a committee to adjudicate on the respective claims : as, however, the scope of the enquiry excluded many villages in dispute, the measure was only partially successful in allaying the discontent. Under Article 8 of the agreement of 1868 the pargana of Godwar, estimated to yield a revenue of one lakh of rupees per annum, was set aside for the maintenance of Jaswant Singh, the eldest son of the Maharaja.

In 1866 the Maharaja agreed (No. LXIII) to cede lands for railway purposes. All rights, short of sovereignty rights, were yielded to the British Government in such lands. Duty was relinquished on all goods passing through the State without breaking bulk.

In 1868 an extradition Treaty (No. LXIV) was concluded with the Jodhpur State. This was modified in 1887 by an Agreement (No. LXV), which provided that in the extradition of offenders from British India to Jodhpur the procedure for the time being in force in British India should be followed.

In 1869 the Maharaja entered into an Agreement (No. LXVI) with the British Government in connection with the construction of an Imperial road running through the Marwar State.

In 1870 a Treaty (No. LXVII) was concluded with Maharaja Takht Singh, for the lease of the Jodhpur share of the joint jurisdiction possessed by it and Jaipur of the salt manufactured at Sambhar. The terms of the lease were a payment of Rs. 1,25,000 per annum, with a royalty of 20 per cent, on the amount of all sales beyond 8£ lakhs of maunds of salt per annum; the annual supply of 7,000 maunds of salt, free of all charges, for the use of the Darbar ; and the abolition of transit duty on salt manufactured by the British Government. A second Treaty (No. LXVIII) was signed in April of the same year, by which the Jodhpur State agreed to lease to the British Government the Nawaand Gudhasalt marts, which are also situat¬ ed on the Sambhar Lake, at a rent of Rs. 3,00,000 per annum, with a royalty of 40 per cent- on sales in excess of 900,000 maunds of salt per annum. There were similar conditions as in the former treaty, as to the free supply of 7,000 maunds of salt a year, and the non-levy of transit duties. In 1879 an Agreement (No. LXIX) was concluded with Maharaja Jaswant Singh for the lease to the British Government of the four principal Daribas or salt sources of Marwar, all other salt sources being suppressed, with the exception of two, whose annual out-turn was to be limited to 20,000

Rajpatana—Western States Agency —Jodhpur.

14 $

maunds. The agreement also provided for the prevention of the import and export of any salt except that on which British duty had been levied, and for the removal of export and transit dues on salt. In return the British Government agreed to pay to the Darbar an annual rent of Rs. 3,91,800 ; to certain jagirdars and others, through the Darbar, Rs. 19,595-5-3 a year; and to proprietors and others a sum of Rs. 3,00,000, as compen¬ sation for their loss of interests. The British Government further under¬ took to pay to the Maharaja Rs. 1,25,000 annually in consideration of his loyal and effective observance of the Agreement; to grant him 50 per cent, of any net profits which the British Government might make from the sale of salt at the leased works ; to supply annually 225,000 maunds of good salt at a price not exceeding eight annas per maund, free of duty, for the use of the people of the State ; and to deliver at Pachbadra 10,000 maunds of good salt annually, free of all charges, for the use of the Maharaja.

In 1872 Zorawar Singh, second son of Maharaja Takht Singh, took pos¬ session of the town and fort of Nagaur, in the hopes of establishing by force of arms his claim to be considered heir to the gadi, on the plea that his elder brother had been adopted to Ahmadnagar, and that he was the first son born to Maharaja Takht Singh after his accession to Jodhpur. The insurrection was put down without bloodshed, and Zorawar Singh, whose claims were finally negatived by Government, was required to reside at Ajmer.

Maharaja Takht Singh, whose salute had been reduced from 17 to 15 guns during his lifetime, for his refusal to attend the Darbar held at Ajmer in 1870 by His Excellency Lord Lytton, died in February 1873, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Jaswant Singh, who had for several months been entrusted by his father with the administration of the State. Maharaja Jaswant Singh was created a Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India in 1875, and was invested by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in person at Calcutta on 1st January 1876. On the occasion of the Delhi Darbar, held on the 1st January 1877, he was granted a personal salute of 19 guns, which was subsequently raised to 21 in 1878,

A liberal provision was made by Maharaja Jaswant Singh for the numerous family left by his father; this was considered inadequate by some of the members, and attempts to excite disaffection were made by them, but these ceased on its being understood that opposition to the legitimate

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authority of the Maharaja would be visited with the severe displeasure of the Supreme Government.

In 1871, owing to the disorganised and disturbed condition of the Jalor district in Marwar, which borders on Sirohi, the Jodhpur Darbar had been re¬ quired to entrust the police arrangements of the entire border to the Political Superintendent, Sirohi, and to place at his disposal such a body of troops as he might require. A special Assistant to the Political Superintendent was also appointed. The energetic measures adopted by the Political Superintendent were the means of restoring order in these border districts, and in iS74the management of the Jalor district was restored to Maharaja Jaswant Singh, who had himself made strenuous efforts, since his accession, to restore law and order throughout his territories. The peace of the Jalor-Sirohi border was again disturbed in 1S79-S0. The active measures taken by the Marwar and Sirohi Darbars led even¬ tually to the capture of Sadul Singh, the outlawed Thakur of Rewara, who was executed by order of the Darbar in September 1882. In the same year Lohiana, a village which for generations had resisted Darbar authority and been the chief resort of the predatory Bhils of the border, was effectually overawed ; and in 18S3 Rana Salji, who owned the Lohiana estate, having become an outlaw, the Darbar confiscated Lohiana, The Rana died in out¬ lawry in 1884. In 1882, also, Maharaj Sir Pratap Singh, brother of the Maharaja, took the first decided step towards establishing order on the Jaipur border by attacking Bararwa, a defiant village of Rajput robbers. In the same year the Sahrais, bold Musalman plunderers, were attacked by Raj troops ; many were killed, and the notorious village of Boyatra, to which they belonged, reduced to subjection. The lawless villages of Sakra on the Jaisalmer border were in 1883 brought under control. In 1882-83 ninety-two dakaits, and during the next two years ninety-five, were con¬ victed and punished by the Jodhpur Court of Vakils; and between 1883 and 1890, 168 old dakaits who surrendered themselves were convicted on their own confessions and released on security for good behaviour and attendance when wanted. Continuous efforts have been made to encourage the criminal classes, whether Minas, Bhils, Baoris, Musalmans or Rajputs, to settle down to agriculture, and, when they wanted it, to provide them with land and enable them to till it.

The extradition code which came into force in 1873 between Patiala and Jaipur, and which was extended in 1883 to Bikaner in its relations

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with the States of Patiala, Jind, and Loharu, also regulates the procedure existing between Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaipur. This was arranged locally.

In May 1884 an agreement was concluded between the Rajputana- Malwa Railway stud the Jodhpur Railway for interchange of traffic at Jodhpur Junction ; it was subsequently slightly modified in October 1901.

In 1884 the civil and criminal powers of the principal jagirdars were regulated and defined by mutual agreement. Under the scheme there are three grades of powers—the highest giving power to imprison for 6 months and to fine up to Rs. 300, with jurisdiction in civil suits up to Rs. 1,000. The Courts throughout the State have been re-organised, and the system of farming out the land revenue to contractors has been abolished. The settlement of village boundaries was completed in 1905. The border with xMewar has been defined throughout, and the demarcation of that with Jaisalmer has been recently completed. A Forest Department has been constituted. The Public Works Department of the State has been placed under a European engineer. The actual length of railway line in Marwar belonging to the State is 463‘89 miles and further extensions have been proposed.

In 1886 transit duties were partially, and in 1890 entirely, abolished. The customs system was entirely reformed in 1882 and 1883.

In 1889 an Agreement (No. LXX) was concluded with the Darbar for the construction of a railway between Jodhpur and Bikaner at the joint expense of the two States. Clause 10 of this was supplemented in 1890 by a short subsidiary Agreement (No. LXXI). In 1895 the Jodhpur-Bikaner Railway and the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway made an Agreement for the interchange of coaching and goods traffic at Kuchawan Road Station, and rolling stock via Kuchawan Road, and for joint working at that station. In 1903 and 1904 some modifications were made in the agreement.

Maharaja Jaswant Singh died on the nth October 1895 at the age of 57. He was succeeded by his only son, Maharaja Sardar Singh, who was born in February 1880. During his minority the administration was carried on by his uncle Maharaj Dhiraj Sir Pratap Singh as Musahib Ala. Sir Pratap Singh had been made a Knight Commander of the Star of India in 1886, and an Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel in the British

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Army on the 21st June 1887, and in 1898 an Honorary Colonel in the British Army and an Honorary Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath for his services as Extra Aide-de-Camp during the operations on the North-West Frontier. In 1902 he succeeded to the Idar Gadi.

Maharaja Sardar Singh was invested with ruling powers on the 18th February 1898. In 1901 he proceeded to Europe for the benefit of his health, the administration of the State being carried on by the Council under the Resident's supervision, and in 1902 he joined the Imperial Cadet Corps for 18 months. In 1903 he was deprived temporarily of his powers owing to his unsatisfactory conduct, and the administration of his State was placed under the Mehkma Khas, acting under the general supervision of the Resi¬ dent; but in November 1905 the Maharaja was allowed to return to the State and restricted powers were restored to him.

Maharaja Sardar Singh has two sons, the elder of whom, Sumer Singh, was born on the 14th January 1898.

In 1889 the late Maharaja offered to place 600 cavalry at the disposal of the Government of India for Imperial Service, and in 1899 an Agree¬ ment (No. LXXII) was made between the British Government and His Highness Maharaja Sardar Singh for the effective control and discipline of his Imperial Service troops when serving beyond the States frontier. In 189 c two regiments known as the Jodhpur Lancers were organised. In 1897 four squadrons were employed in the reserve brigade in the operations on the North-West Frontier. Two years later one of the two regiments went to Muttra to replace the 9th Lancers who had been ordered to South Africa, and in 1900 they proceeded from Muttra to China to join the China expedition, returning to Jodhpur in 1901.

In 1899 an Agreement (No. LXXIII) was made between the Gov¬ ernment of India and the Maharaja of Jodhpur and the Council of Regency, Bikaner, for the construction of a metre-gauge railway from Balotra to Hyderabad, and for the working of that section of the line which runs from the Jodhpur frontier to Hyderabad (Sind). In January of the same year the Government of India had already given their formal consent to the Jodhpur State borrowing a sum of Rs. 25,50,000 from the Mysore Darbar for the construction of the section of the railway which lay within the Jodhpur State (No. LXXIVJ.

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Measures for the conversion of the State Silver coin into British rupees were sanctioned on the 23rd March 1900.

In 1900 the Maharaja ceded full and exclusive jurisdiction of every kind over the lands in Mar war which were, or might thereafter be, occupi¬ ed by the Jodhpur-Bikaner Railway including future extensions (No. LXXV).

In April 1903 rules for facilitating the extradition of offenders between the States of Marwar and Jaisalmer, similar to those adopted by the Bikaner and Jaisalmer States in 1891, were introduced with the approval of the Government of India.

In April 1904 an Agreement was made between the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway and the Jodhpur-Bikaner Railway for the inter¬ change of coaching and goods traffic at the Marwar Railway Junction, and rolling stock vid Marwar Railway Junction, and for joint working at that station.

In August 1905 the Darbar ceded full and exclusive power and juris¬ diction of every kind over the lands in the State which were, or might thereafter be, occupied by the Rewari-Phulera chord Railway including future extensions (No. LXXV 1 ).

Government post offices are numerous, and the Darbar is dependent on them instead of employing its own runners as it did prior to 1884.

The area of Jodhpur is 34,963 square miles, with a population, accord¬ ing to the census of 1901, of i, 935 > 5 6 5 including 37,697 Bhils. The State revenue is about Rs. 55,00,000 exclusive of alienations which comprise six-sevenths of the total area of the State. The military forces (including irregulars) consist (1905) of 750 Imperial Service cavalry, 254 artillery men, 75 serviceable and 46 unserviceable guns, 1,868 cavalry, 1,763 infantry and 1,728 armed police.

The Chief receives a salute of 17 guns, which was finally approved in Her Majesty's Order in Council, dated the 26th June 1867.

(II.) JAISALMER.

Owing to its isolated situation this State escaped the ravages of the Marathas. The first Chief with whom the British Government entered into political relations was Maharawal Mulraj, who succeeded to power in 1762. He would gladly have accepted the British protection in 1808, but

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the policy which limited the British ascendancy to the territories east of the Jumna prevented the formation of an alliance with him. In 1818, how¬ ever, a Treaty (No. LXXVII) was concluded with Mulraj, by which the State was guaranteed to his posterity ; the Chief was to be protected from serious invasions and dangers to his State, provided the cause of quarrel was not ascribable to him; and was to act in subordinate co-operation with the British Government. No tribute was demanded from him. Up to *823 the Jaisalmer State continued to urge its claims to territories in the possession of other Chiefs, but these claims were rejected, as the investigation of them was inconsistent with the engagements subsisting between the British Government and other States,

During the lifetime of Mulraj, who died in 1S20, the State was virtually governed by his Minister, Salim Singh, who committed serious atrocities. He put to death nearly all the relatives of the Chief. The town of Jaisalmer was depopulated by his cruelty, the trade of the country was interrupted, and the. relatives of the Maharawal who escaped death fled from the country.

Mulraj was succeeded by his grandson Gaj Singh. At the time of the conclusion of the Treaty of 1818 the Minister, Salim Singh, had endeavoured to obtain a guarantee, such as was given to the Minister of the Kotah State, that the office of Minister would be hereditary in his family; and on his death in 1824 the leading men of the State appeared disposed to support the cause of his eldest son, who after a ministry of a few months had been imprisoned by the Maharawal; but on the British Government declaring that it did not intend to interfere with the just authority of the Maharawal in the appointment or punishment of his Minister all parties returned to their allegiance.

In 1844, after the conquest of Sind, the forts of Shahgarh, Garsia, and Ghotaru or Ghotru, which had been wrested from Jaisalmer, were restored to that State. The forts were given over by Mir Ali Murad Khan, by order of the British Government, but no sanad appears to have been given to the Chief of jaisalmer on this occasion.

Gaj Singh died in 1846, and his widow adopted Ran jit Singh, who in 1862 received a formal Sanad (see No. V) guaranteeing to him the right of adoption.

‘Maharawal Ran jit Singh died in June 1864 and was succeeded by his younger brother, Bairi Sal, who was born in 1848.

Rajputana—Western States Agency -Jais aimer and Siroki ,

iSi

Bairi Sal died on the 10th March 1891, and his widows, with the con¬ sent of the Government of India, adopted Sham Singh, a child of five years of age, who took the family name of Salivahan. During the minority the administration of the State has been conducted by the Resident of Jodhpur as Superintendent, aided by a Diwan and a Council of which the Divvan is to be President.

An extradition Treaty (No. LXXVIII) was concluded with the Jaisalmer State in 1870, but this was modified by the Agreement of 1887 (No. LXX 1 X), which provided that in the extradition of offenders from British India to Jaisalmer the procedure for the time being in force in British India should be followed. In 1891 rules for facilitating the extradition of offenders between the States of Bikaner and Jaisalmer were introduced with the approval of the Government of India.

In 1879 an Agreement (No. LXXX) was concluded with the State, providing for the abolition of all dues upon British duty-paid salt. By this engagement the Darbar also undertook to prevent the export of Jaisalmer salt from the State, and to limit the local manufacture of it to 15,000 maunds a year for local consumption.

In April 1903 rules, similar to those adopted in 1891 between the States of Jaisalmer and Bikaner, were introduced regarding the extradition of offenders between Jaisalmer and Marwar.

The area of Jaisalmer is 16,062 square miles; the population, according to the census of 1901, is 73,370, including 1,55* Bhils ; and the revenue, excluding alienations, amounts to about Rs. 1,00,000. The irregular military forces of the State consist (1905) of 1 7 serviceable and 8 unser¬ viceable guns, 13 artillery men, 112 cavalry, and 224 infantry. There are no regular troops.

The Chief is entitled to a salute of 15 guns, which was finally approved in Her Majesty's Order in Council, dated the 26th June 1867.

(III.) SIROH 1 .

The ruling family of Sirohi are Deora Rajputs and belong to the junior branch of the Chohans of Sambhur and Ajmer. They are said to be descended from Prithi Raj, the Cliohan King of Delhi. The reputed founder of the Sirohi house was Deoraj, the first of the Deora clan of Rajputs who lived in the thirteenth century. The present capital Sirohi was built in

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1425. About the same time the Rana of Chitor took refuge at Mount Abu from the army of the Delhi Emperor# He was driven out by a force under the Sirohi Chief's son, and no other chief was allowed on the hill till 1836, when the prohibition was withdrawn.

Rao Sheo Singh, with whom the British Government concluded a Treaty (No. LXXXI) in 1823, was called to power in 1818 by the unanimous voice of the Nobles of Sirohi, who had deposed and placed in confinement his elder brother, Udaibhanji, for tyranny and oppression. Maharaja Man Singh of Jodhpur, who laid claim to supremacy over Sirohi, sent a force in 1819 to liberate Udaibhanji, buthe failed ; and Udaibhanji continued in con¬ finement till his death in 1847. It was during the disturbances incident on the Jodhpur invasion that Rao Sheo Singh craved the protection of the British Government. The Treaty of 1823 bound the Rao to acknowledge the British supremacy; to abstain from political intercourse with other Chiefs; to govern in accordance-with the advice of the British Agent; to introduce an efficient administration; and to pay a tribute not exceeding three-eighths of the revenues. The British Government extended its protection to the State ; guaranteed the succession to the heirs of Udaibhanji, should there be any such on the death of Sheo Singh ; and reserved to itself the right to regulate transit duties in Sirohi. On the death of Udaibhanji without children, Sheo Singh, whose position under the Treaty had been that of Regent only, was acknowledged as successor to the State, and his son as heir-apparent.

The weakness of the Sirohi State rendered it necessary for the British Agent to exercise at first an unusual interference in its internal affairs. Many of the Thakurs^ were in rebellion supported by the wild Minas of the hills. To enable the Rao to keep up a force to be employed in preserving order a loan of half a lakh of rupees without interest was made to him, for the repayment of which he mortgaged (No. LXXX 1 I) three-fourths of his customs duties. One of the most refractory of the nobles was the Thakur of Nimbaj, with whom, after the Minas had been reduced by a British force, an Engagement (No. LXXXIII) was mediated by the Political Agent in 1824, guaranteeing to him his lands on condition of feudal service and payment of three-eighths of his revenues to the Rao. Others of the Thakurs, particularly those of Bhatana, Garwal, Momal, Madar, Patwura, and Jihvara, had trans¬ ferred their aUeg : ance to Palanpur, a State under the Bombay Government. The Rao of Sirohi claimed their restoration, but it was decided that all should remain under Palanpur, except the Thakurs of Madar and Jihvara,

Rajputana—Western States Agency— Sirohu

*53

whose allegiance had not been transferred to Palanpur till after the year A. D. 1817.

In 1854, at the earnest request of the Rao (No. LXXXIV),with a view to the liquidation of his debts, then amounting to about two lakhs of rupees, the State was taken under the direct management of the British Government for a period of eight years, or such longer time as might be necessary. In consequence of the incapacity of the Rao the general control of affairs was in 1861 made over to his son, Umed Singh, the old Rao retaining the dignities and honors of office. He died shortly after, and was succeeded by Umed Singh. The three brothers of the young Rao declined the provision which was made for them before their fathers death, and went into rebellion; but they afterwards tendered their submission and accepted a provision in land.

Rao Sheo Singh did good service in the mutinies of 1857, in considera¬ tion of which he received a remission of half his tribute, which had been fixed at Bhilari Rupees 15,000 or Government Rupees 13,762-8-0. The Sirohi tribute is therefore now only Bhilari Rupees 7,500 or Government Rupees 6,881-4-0. He also received, in 1862, the right of adoption {see No. V).

Rao Umed Singh was entrusted with the management of his State in 1865. Owing to his weakness of character, combined with apathy and super¬ stition, the affairs of the State very soon fell into confusion, and the dis¬ organization was increased by the proceedings of the outlawed Thakur of Bhatana, who resisted all offers of mediation and successfully evaded the pursuit of both British and Sirohi forces. In 1869 the Rao of Sirohi inti¬ mated his wish to make over the management of his State for a term of eight years, in order that it might be extricated from its pecuniary'embarrassments. The negotiations, however, fell through, chiefly because the Rao would not agree to the continuance of British management for twelve years, although that was the shortest period within which it was calculated the State could be relieved of its difficulties, and because he was dissatisfied with a proposal to restrict his personal allowances. It became necessary therefore to require the Rao to carry out the necessary reforms, and he was warned that, in the event of his proving obstructive or apathetic, such measures of direct inter¬ ference as might be necessary would be resorted to. This warning had the desired effect, and the Rao took steps to reduce his expenditure and dis* charge the liabilities of the State.

Rajputana-Western States Agency - Sirohi.

*54.

As a means of putting an end to the brigandage which prevailed in Sirohi, the Political Superintendency of the State was transferred from an Assistant to the Agent to the Governor-General to the Commandant of the Erinpura Irregular Force; and he was authorised to station temporarily small detachments of the force at Sirohi so as to relieve a portion of the Rao’s police for service in the outlying districts ; the direct interf rence of the force, however, was not to be called in except in emergencies with which the police of the State were clearly unable to cope. The measures adopted by the Political Superintendent for the extermination of b'igandage on the Sirohi, Mewar and Marwar frontiers were temporarily successful; but a fresh outbreak in ^8; 9 which continued for about three years, led to the Erinpura Force being employed in the suppression and arrest of dakaifs. Since then the country has been fairly orderly, the most troublesome boundary cases have been s ttle b ani the cus oms system has been reformed.

Rao U mevl Singh died m September 1875, and his son, Kesri Singh, W’as recognised as his successor.

Rao Sheo Singh made over to the British Government in 18 ?5 some lands on Mount Abu for the establishment of a sanitarium. The grant was. fettered by several conditions (No. LXXXV), one of which was that no kine should be killed. The Chief has on several occasions been requested to cancel this condition, but has always refused. In 1 865 and 1867 the Rao consented (Nos. LXXXVI and 1 -XXXVII) to the extension of certain Acts to Mount Abu and Anadra; and to the Political Superintendent being vested, in civil and criminal matters, with any powers which the Government may think proper to delegate to him. Since 1870 these powers in Mount Abu have been exercised by an Assistant to the Agent to the Governor-General. In accordance with arrangements made with the Rao of Sirohi the Govern¬ ment of India in 1884 issued a Notification declaring certain Acts to be in. force in Abu and Anadra (including the road leading to the Abu Road Railway Station, and to the Bazar at Kharari), and defined the civil and criminal jurisdiction to be exercised within those limits.

The Rao also agreed to give lands for railway purposes free of cost; to cede in them full jurisdiction short of sovereign rights; and to surrender all transit duties on goods carried through his territory. No formal agreement, has been concluded to this effect*

On the completion of the railway line between Ajmer and Ahmadabad in 1880 the Government of India granted (No. LXXXVIII) an annual com-

Rajputana—Western States Agency— Sirohi.

*55

pensation of Rs. 10,000 to the Sirohi Darbar for loss of transit duties. But this concession was withdrawn in May 1886, on the Resident’s shoe¬ ing that the State had not suffered from the opening of the railway. The remaining transit dues levied by the Sirohi Darbar were relinquished in April 1886, an example which the Thakurs of the State were soon induced to follow with regard to certain dues which they had the right to levy* No transit dues are now levied in Sirohi, except a duty of rupees five per maund levied by the Darbar on opium.

In 1867 an extradition Treaty (No. LXXX 1 X) was concluded -with Sirohi, but this was modified by the Agreement of 1887 (No. XC), which provided that in the extradition of offenders from British India to Sirohi the procedure for the time being in force in British India should be followed.

In 1879 an Agreement (No. XCI) was concluded with the Darbar providing for the suppression of the manufacture of salt within the State ; the prevention of the export or import of any salt other than that which has paid British duty ; and for the abolition of transit dues on salt. In re¬ turn for this the Rao was to receive an annual payment of Rs. 1,800, and was allowed to purchase annually at half-duty rates, for the consumption of the people of the State, ij,ooo maunds of salt. This amount was increased in 18S2 to 18,000 maunds (No. XCJI). In 1884 a cash pay¬ ment of Rs. 9,000 a year was substituted for this half-duty salt on con¬ dition that the Rao freed the salt trade in the State from all imposts of every description (No. XC 11 I),

In 1879 the political charge of Sirohi was amalgamated with the com¬ mand of the Erinpura Irregular Force and the Political Agency for Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Butin 188 £ it was decided to revive the Western Rajpu- tana Agency consisting only of the Political Agency of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer and ti e Political Superintendency of Sirohi.

Cn the 1st January 1889 the title of M.iharao was c nf j rred on Kesri Singh as a hereditary distinction. He \va> created a Kni ht Commander of the Star cf India in 1895, and a Knight Grand Commander of the Indian Empire in igci. His only surviving son is Sarup Singh, who was born in 1888.

In August 1903 measures for the conversion of the State Silver coin into British rupees were sanctioned.

The area of Sirohi is 1,964 square miles; and the population, according to the census of 1901, was 154,544? including 10,372 Bhils The annual

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revenue amounts to about 3^ lakhs of rupees* The military forces con¬ sist (1905) of 5 serviceable and 3 unserviceable guns, 5 artillery men, 77 cavalry and 705 infantry, mostly irregulars.

The Chief is entitled to a salute of 15 guns, which was finally approved in Her Majesty’s Order in Council, dated the 26th June 1867,

Rajputana—Western States Agency— Jodhpur— No. LIII.

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No. LIII.

Treaty of Amity and Alliance between the Honourable the English East India Company and Maharajah Dheeraj Raj Rajeshore Maun Sing Bahadur, settled by His Excellency General Gerard Lake, Comman- der-in-Chief of the British Forces in India, in virtue of authority vested in him for that purpose by HiS Excel- lencythe Most Noble Richard, Marquis Wellesley, Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick, one of His Britannic Majesty’s Most Hon¬ ourable Privy Council, Captain-General and Com- mander-in-Chief of all the Land Forces serving in the British Possessions in India, and Governor General in Council at Fort William in Bengal, in behalf of the Hon¬ ourable the English East India Company, and by Maharajah Dheeraj Raj Rajeshore Maun Sing Bahadur, in behalf of himself, his heirs and successors — 1803.

Article i.

A firm and permanent friendship and alliance is established between the Honourable the English Company and Maharajah Dheeraj Maun Sing Bahadur, and between their heirs and successors.

Article 2.

Whereas friendship has been established between the two States the friends and enemies of one of the parties shall be considered the friends and enemies of both, and an adherence to this condition shall be constantly observed by both States.

Article 3.

The Honourable Company shall not interfere in the government of the country now possessed by Maharajah Dheeraj, and shall not demand tribute from him,

Article 4.

In the event of any enemy of the Honourable Company evincing a dis¬ position to invade the country lately taken possession of by the Honourable Company in Hindostan, Maharajah Dheeraj shall send the whole of his forces to the assistance of the Company’s army, and shall exert himself to the utmost of his power in repelling the enemy, and shall neglect no opportunity of proving his friendship and attachment.

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Article 5.

Whereas, in consequence of the friendship established by the second Article of the present Treaty, the Honourable Company become guarantee to the Maharajah Dheeraj for the security of his country against external enemies, Maharajah Dheeraj hereby agrees, that if any misunderstanding should arise between him and any other State Maharajah Dheeraj will, in the first instance, submit the cause of dispute to the Company’s government that the government may endeavour to settle it amicably, if, from the obstinacy of the opposite party, no amicable terms can be settled, then Maha¬ rajah Dheeraj may demand aid from the Company’s government. In the event above stated it will be granted, and Maharajah Dheeraj agrees to take upon himself the charge of the expense of such aid, at the same rate as has been settled with the other Chieftains of Hindostan.

Article 6.

Maharajah Dheeraj hereby agrees, although he is in reality the master of his own army, to act, during the time of war or prospect of action, agree¬ ably to the advice and opinion of the Commander of the ’English army which may be employed with his troops.

Article 7.

The Maharajah shall not entertain in his service or, in any manner give admission to, any English or French subjects, or any other person from among the inhabitants of Europe, without the consent of the Company’s government.

The above Treaty, comprised in seven Articles, has been duly con¬ cluded and confirmed by the seal and signature of His Excellency General Gerard Lake, at Surhindee in the Soubah of Akburrabad, on the 22nd day of December 1803 of the Christian era, corresponding with the 7th of Ramzan 1218 Hegira, and with the 9th of Poos Soodee, i860 Sumbut, and under the seal and signature of Maharajah Dheeraj Raj Rajeshore Maun Sing Bahadur, at on the 22nd day of December 1803 of the Christian

era, corresponding with the of 1218 Hegira, and with the

of i860 Sumbut.

When a Treaty containing the above seven Articles shall be delivered to Maharajah Dheeraj, under the seal and signature of His Excellency the Most Noble the Governor General in Council, the present Treaty under the seal -and signature of His Excellency General Gerard Lake, shall be returned.

(Sd) Wellesley.

This Treaty was ratified by the Governor General in Council on the 15th January 1804.

(Sd.) G. H. Barlow. (Sd.) G. Udny.

Rajputana—Western States Agency— Jodhpur— No. LIV.

*59

No. LIV.

Treaty between the Honourable English East India Company and Maharajah Maun Sing Bahadur, Rajah of Jodhpore, represented by the Koowur Regent Joog* raj Maharaj Koowur Chutter Sing Bahadur, con¬ cluded by Mr. Charles Theophilus Metcalfe on the part of the HONOURABLE Company, in virtue of full powers granted by His Excellency the Most Noble the Marquis of Hastings, K.G., Governor-General, and by Byas Bishun. Ram and Byas Ubhee Ram, on the part of Maharajah Maun Sing Bahadur, in virtue of full powers granted by the M aharajah and the Joogkaj Maharaj Koowur aforesaid—1818.

Article i.

There shall be perpetual friendship, alliance, and unity of interests be¬ tween the Honourable English East India Company and Maharajah Maun Sing, and his heirs and successors ; and the friends and enemies of one party shall be the friends and enemies of both.

Article 2.

The British Government engages to protect the principality and terri¬ tory of Jodhpore.

Article 3.

Maharajah Maun Sing and his heirs and successors will act in subor¬ dinate co-operation with the British Government and acknowledge its supremacy; and will not have any connection with other Chiefs and States.

Article 4.

The Maharajah and his heirs and successors will not enter into any negociation with any Chief or State without the knowledge and sanction of the British Government: but his usual amicable correspondence with friends and relations shall continue.

Article 5.

The Maharajah and his heirs and successors will not commit aggres¬ sions on any one. If, by accident, disputes arise with any one they shall be submitted to the arbitration and award of the British Government.

Article 6.

The tribute heretofore paid to Sindiaby the State of Jodhpore, of which a separate Schedule is annexed, shall be paid, in perpetuity to the British

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Raj pu tana—Western States Agency— Jodhpur— No. LIV.

Government, and the engagements of the State of Jodhpore with Sindia respecting tribute shall cease.

Article 7.

As the Maharajah declares that, besides the tribute paid to Sindia by the State of Jodhpore, tribute has not been paid to any other State, and engages to pay the aforesaid tribute to the British Government; if either Sindia or any one else lay claim to tribute the British Government engages to reply to such claim.

Article 8.

The State of Jodhpore shall furnish fifteen hundred horse for the service of the British Government whenever required; and when necessary the whole of the Jodhpore forces shall join the British army, excepting such a portion as may be requisite for the internal administration of the country.

Article 9.

The Maharajah and his heirs and successors shall remain absolute rulers of their country, and the jurisdiction of the British Government shall not be introduced into that principality.

Article 10.

This Treaty of ten Articles having been concluded at Delhi, and signed and sealed by Mr. Charles Theophilus Metcalfe and Byas Bishun Ram and Byas Ubee Ram; the ratifications of the same by His Excellency the Gov¬ ernor General and by Raj Rajeesur Maharajah Maun Sing Bahadur and Joograj Maharaj Koowur Chutter Sing Bahadur shall be exchanged within six weeks from this date.

Done at Delhi , this sixth day of January A.D . 1818.

Seal.

Seal. Byas Bishen Ram.

Seal.) Byas Ubhee Ram.

Joograj Maharaj Koowur Chutter Sing Bahadur.

Seal. I Maharajah Maun Sing Bahadur.

(Sd.) C. T. Metcalfe.

Governor General’s small Seal.

(Sd.) Hastings.

Rajputatia-Western States Agency -Jodhpur— Nos. LIV & LV.

Ratified by His Excellency the Governor General in camp at Oochar, this sixteenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.

(Sd.) J. Adam,

Secretary to the Governor General

Statement of the Tribute of Jodhpore.

Aj mere Rupees.1,80,000

Discount 20 per cent . . . . . . . . 36,000

Jodhpore Rupees * * « • • « 1,44,000

Of which half in specie.72,000

„ half in goods.72,000

Deduct, loss in goods, half Jodhpore Rupees

1,44,000

36,000

1,08,000

(Sd.) C. T. Metcalfe. l.s. Seal of Bisker Rir.

S* Vakeel.

By order of the Governor General,

(Sd.) J. Adam,

Secretary to the Governor General.

No. LV.

1824.

Translation of an Engage- Translation of Reply on ' ment on the part of the the part of the POLITICAL Jodhpore Government Agent. regarding the Marwar lands in Mairwarra.

This Durbar feels perfectly satis- Whatever amount may be collected- fled it could keep up an efficient from the Marwar-Mairwarra vil- Police in Mairwarra and would be lages made over in trust to British

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162

accountable for all occurrences there ; but being ever desirous of pleasing the British Government, who wish to es¬ tablish their own system for the better order of the tract, the sum of Rupees 15,000 shall be annually paid for eight years towards the expense of main¬ taining the Corps raised for this pur¬ pose, as pointed out by Mr. Wilder. Accordingly Chang Chitar and the other Khalseh villages, belonging to Marwar, in which the Thakoors of this Durbar were stationed through the assistance of a British Force sent to chastise them, shall be made over in trust for the above time ; but the attendance of an Agent on the part of this Government must be permitted in order to take an account of the receipts, and a corresponding deduc¬ tion be allowed for whatever may be collected. At the expiration of the stipulated period the contribution will cease and the lands will be taken back.

Dated 4th Rujub 123Q Hijree .

(Sd.) Byas Soorut Ram,

Vakeel.

Government shall be deducted from the fifteen thousand Rupees, and after eight years the villages shall again be made over to the manage¬ ment of the Jodhpore authorities and the contribution cease.

Dated 3th March 1824, correspond¬ ing with Pha^oon Suddee Punchmee 1880 Sumbut ,

(Sd.) F. Wilder,

Political Agent .

No. LVI.

*835.

Translation of an Engage- MENT on the part of the Jodh- fore Government regard¬ ing the Marwar lands in Mair- warra.

Whereas this Durbar, with the view of acting in conformity with the wishes of the British Government and the advice and injunctions of their repre¬ sentative, Mr. Wilder, formerly agreed to pay annually the sum of Rupees

Translation of a Reply on the" part of Lieutenant T REVELYAN, Assistant Agent to the Governor General for the States of Rajpootana.

The lease of the Marwar-Mair- warra villages, which were made over in trust to the British Govern¬ ment for a period of eight (8) years for the better order of the tract, on the understanding that the amount

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163

(15,000) fifteen thousand for a period of eight (8) years towards the expense of maintaining the corps newly raised for the purpose of preserving good order in the Mairwarra tract; and whereas the villages of Chang Chittar and others of Marwar, in which the thannahs of this Durbar were estab¬ lished through the aid of the British Force sent to chastise them, were made over in trust to the British Government for the above period, on an understanding that an accredited Agent on the part of this Government should be permitted to be in atten¬ dance for the purpose of inspecting and examining all accounts of the revenue of the said villages, and a deduction should be allowed from the annual contributions of Rupees (15,000) fif¬ teen thousand, corresponding in amount to the aggregate collections from the said villages, and that, at the expiration of this stipulated period, the said contribution should cease and the lands be restored.

2 And whereas the said agreement expired on the 5th of Phagoon Suddee Sumbut 1888 (corresponding with the 3rd of Rujub 1247 Hijree), and this Durbar, with the view again of con¬ ciliating the good wishes of the Bri¬ tish Government and yielding to the injunctions of Major Alves, Agent to the Governor General for the States of Rajpootana, communicated through his Assistant, Lieutenant Henry Tre¬ velyan, does now engage to continue the payment to the British Govern¬ ment of the annual contributions aforesaid of Rupees (15,000) fifteen thousand towards the expense of maintaining the said corps and to re¬ place in trust in their hands the villages of Chang Chittar and others aforesaid under similar conditions for a further period of nine (9) years, commencing from the 6th of Phagoon

collected from them should be de¬ ducted from the amount contri¬ bution of Rupees (15,000) fifteen thousand, having expired, and a renewal of the lease having taken place for a further term of nine .9; years, and seven additional villages, agreeably to the list hereto appended, having at the same time been made over under similar con¬ dition to the former from the 2nd of Kartick Suddee 1892, the lease of those seven additional villages shall expire at the same time with that of the villages of Chang Chit¬ tar, &c., of Marwar-Mairwarr? before held in trust. The collec¬ tions from these villages will be accounted for in the same manner as those made from the other villages ; and at the completion of nine (9) years from the above date, the former villages and those now made over in addition shall be re¬ turned to the management of the authorities of the Jodhpoor Gov¬ ernment, and the contribution shall cease.

Concluded the 2nd of Kartick Suddee Sumbut i8q 2, correspond¬ ing with the 23rd of October *83S-

Names or Villages above alluded

TO,

Ratureeah. Dhal.

Naudnah. Bhugoorah.

RaL KarwaraK

Chuttrajee ka Goodha.

(Sd.) H. W. Trevelyan, Asstt. Agent , Covr . Genl.

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Rajputana-Western States Agency-y^/x^r-No LVL

Sumbut 1888 (corresponding with the

5th of Rujub 1247 Hijree).

3. And further, with the desire of increasing the friendship at. present ■subsisting between the British Gov¬ ernment and this Durbar, it does hereby engage agreeably to their wishes to make over to them in trust, for a period commencing from the 2nd of Kartick Suddee Sumbut 1892 (corresponding with the 29th Jum- adee Usanee 1251 Hijree) and ending with the conclusion of the engage¬ ment with regard to , the villages, above alluded to, seven other vil¬ lages, as below detailed, subject to the same conditions as those under which the transfer of the former villages of Chang Chittar, &c., was made.

4. After the conclusion of the abovementioned period the payment of the annual contribution in money and the lease of the villages, both now and before handed over to the British Government, shall cease to have effect, and the whole of the villages above adverted to shall be restored.

Concluded the 2nd of Kartick Suddee Sumbut i8g2 > corresponding \with 2gth Jumadee Usanee 1231 Hijree, and 23rd October 1833 A.D.

Names of Villages above alluded to.

Ratureeah. j Dhal.

Naudnah. I Bhugoorah.

Hal. j Karwarah.

Chuttrajee ka Goodha.

(Sd.) Byas Siwai Ram, Vakeel.

Rajputana—Western States Agency— Jodhpur— No. LVII.

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No, LVII.

Arrangetnent with Jodhpur regarding Marwar* Merwara '—

1885 .

From His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General of India to His Highness Raj Rajeshwar Maharaj Adhiraj Jaswant Singh Bahadur, g.c.s.i., Jodhpore, —dated Simla, 2nd August 1885.

My honored and valued friend,

Towards the end of last year my Agent in Rajputana represented to me that the debt due from Yo

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