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CHAPTER I.<br/><br/>INTRODUCTION.-Motives for the present Journey-Reasons for the Author's leaving India- Sentiments of respect and regard of the native Princes towards the Author-His proposed route to Bombay<br/>CHAPTER II.<br/>Departure from Oodipoor-Enter the pass to Gogoonda-Aspect of the country-Gassyar- Asylum of Krishna-Discharge of servants-Improvement of the climate-Temple of the Buroonie pass-Geology of the Hills-Gogoonda-Revenue-Cultivation-Chief of Gogoonda -Matrimonial connexion between the houses of Oodipoor and Gogoonda-Effects of unequal alliances in Rajpootana-The Rao of Kotario-Saimur-Aspect and climate of the Aravulli- Plants-Agriculture-Character of the mountain Rajpoots-Chiefs of villages-Their tradi- tionary tales-Dress-Habitations-Sources of the Bunas-Legend of the river-Western declivity of the Aravulli-Magnificence of the pass-Vegetation-Fruits...<br/>CHAPTER III.<br/>Grateful attention of the Author's attendants-Narrowness of the pass-Cairn-Forays of the Meenas-Power of the Bhils-Their habits, manners, origin, and language-Wild Bhils- Anecdote-Aborigines of India-Superstitions of the Bhils-Fidelity of the Bhils to their religion and country-Causes of their change of character-Sirna, or sanctuary-The Saloombra chief and his vassal, the murderer of some Bhils-Execution of Bhil plunderers— The Sariahs-Their habits and manners<br/>Beejipoor-View of the Aravulli-Unfavourable state of the season-Temple of Rayn-poorji— Coins-Ancient towns-Respect paid by the Rana towards the Jain priesthood-Bhyâd of Beejipoor-Correspondence between the religious rites of Syria and of the Saura Peninsula— Sun-worship-Birgong-Meena towns-Anecdote of a Meena feud-Great heat-Different effects of the same degree of heat on the frame-Buhee-Sarohi, Capital of the Deora Rajpoots -Temple of Siva-Indo-Getic Customs of the Chohans-Condition of the principality of Sarohi-Its enfranchisement from dependence upon Marwar effected by the Author-Beneficial results of the measure-Policy to be pursued towards the native Princes of India-Want of a Code of Laws for British India-Geography of Sarohi—Reports of the Rajpoots by early travellers-Interview with the Rao-Description of the Capital-Statistics—Early history of the Deoras.......<br/><br/>CHAPTER V.<br/>Maireoh-Jain temples - Palrie-Reach the skirts of Aboo-Preparations for its ascent- Journey up the mountain-Shrine of Ganésa-The Rahtis, or Mountaineers-Geological formation of the lower part of the mountain-Ascent to the Saints' Pinnacle-Prospect from the summit-Pudda-ca, or Impress of the foot of Data-Briga and Rama-Nanda-Seeta ascetic -Cave-dwellings-Extensive view-Descent from the summit-Achil-éswar-The brutal Aghori Self-entombment of one-Incongruities of Hindu superstition-Rules of Jain archi- tecture-Agni-Coonda, or Fire-fountain-Temples-Shrine of Achil-éswar described-Act of sacrilege of Mahomed Beyra, of Ahmedabad-Statue of Narayana-Inscription-Mausoleum of Rao Maun-Statue of Adipala-Ruins of Achilgurh-Jain temple-View from the watch- tower-Statues-Interview with the Rao-Journey to Dailwarra...........<br/><br/>CHAPTER VI.<br/>Dailwarra―Temple of Vrishabdeva-Its history-Its descriptic eremonies in the temple- Inscriptions-Temple of Parswanath-Its architecture and ption-Reflections on these splendid remains-Hamlets of Aboo-Fruits and vegetab of the mountain-Temple of Arbudha-Mata-Cave-dwellings-Lake of Naki-talao-Peril of the last descent-The Gaomukh --Temple of Vasishta-Worship of the Mooni-Inscriptions Cenotaph of Dhar Pramar- Temple of Patal-éswar-Statues-Reflections-Elevation of Aboo-Defects of the Author's barometer-Aspect of the soil-Passage of the forest-Attack of Hornets-Circumference of Aboo-Analogy between the physical phenomena of Aboo and Sinai-Severe effects of the ascent on the Author's health<br/>CHAPTER VII.<br/>Girwur-Chandravati-Dilapidation of its relics-Discovered by the Author-Inscription- Epochs of Chandravati-Description of the ruined city-Baories-Coins-Journal of Mrs. Blair-Journey resumed-Desertion of ancient roads-Character of marauding tribes in the time of early European travellers-Mountainous range-Sarotra-Return to the plains- Cheerasani-Palhanpoor-Dewan of the district-Antiquities of Palhanpoor-Major Miles -Sidpoor-Ruins of the Roodra-Mala, a temple to Siva-Inscriptions<br/>CHAPTER VIII.<br/>Kingdom of NehRWALEH-Nehrwaleh, the ancient capital of Western India-Its site discovered by the Author-Inferiority of the Arabian to the Greek geographers of ancient India-Errors in respect to the position of Nehrwaleh, or Anhulwarra-Mistake of Gosselin, and probable accuracy of Herodotus-Annals of ancient Anhulwarra, the Tyre of India-Origin of the title 'Balhara'—Sun-worship-Remains of the city of Balabhi-Change of capital from Balabhi to Anhulwarra-The Komár-pál Charitra, or chronicle of Anhulwarra-Extracts therefrom- Synchronisms-Proofs that historical works are not unknown in India-Traditional founda- tion of Anhulpoor-Revolutions in India at this epoch-Sudden magnificence of the city- List of its princes-Balhara coin-Relation of the Mahomedan travellers in the ninth century 144<br/>CHAPTER IX.<br/>History of Anhulwarra continued-The Solankhi princes of Kalian-Change of dynasty of the princes of Anhulwarra-Synchronisms-Importance of Kalian-Confusion of Mahomedan writers—List of princes of Anhulwarra continued—Sidraj—Succession of a Chohan prince to the regal chair of the Chalucas-Countries subject to the dominion of the Balhara-Actions of Komár-pál-Confirmation of the Charitra, as to the extent and splendour of Anhulwarra-The country of the Lar-Komár-pál the supporter of Buddhism-He apostatizes to Islamism- Ajipal<br/><br/>CHAPTER X.<br/>History of Anhulwarra continued-Bheemdeo-His character-Cause of the war between Anhulwarra and Ajmér-Battle between Bheem and Pirthi-raj of Delhi-The former slain- Conquests of Pirthi-raj in Guzzerat - Inscriptions-Mooldeo-Beesuldeo-Bheemdeo - Opulence of Anhulwarra-Arjundeo-Sarungdeo-Kurrundeo, the madman-Invasion of the Mussulmans-The Balhara sovereignty extinguished—The Taka race obtain Guzzerat and change the capital-Name of Anhulwarra degenerates into Puttun-Value of these historical records Enumeration of the results<br/>CHAPTER XI.<br/>PAGE<br/>Remains of Anhulwarra―Their rapid disappearance-Four architectural relics only left-Speci- men of the Saracenic arch-Its invention, Hindu-Ruins of Anhulwarra applied to the building of Ahmedabad and modern Puttun-Antiques contained in the new city-Inscriptions-The Library-Saved from the Mahomedans-Property of the Khartra sect of Jains-Extent and condition of the library-Other libraries of the Jains unexplored-The Vansraj Charitra ...... 222<br/>CHAPTER XII.<br/>Journey resumed-Ahmedabad-Its architecture-The ruins of Anhulwarra employed in it— The work of Hindu Silpis-Comparison of the Islamite and Hindu styles-Kaira-Miseries of travelling in the monsoon-Hon. Col. Stanhope-Antiquities at Kaira-Perilous passage of the Myhie river-A groom drowned-Baroda-Sojourn with Mr. Williams, the Resident- History of Baroda....<br/><br/>CHAPTER XIII.<br/>Departure from Baroda-Gajna-Huns-Cambay-Its former names-Legend of the modern name-Cambay one of the seats of Jain learning-Library-Manufactures of Cornelians, &c. -Cross the Gulf-Gogo-Inscriptions-Past and present history of Saurashtra-Origin of the Saura tribe-Resemblance between the customs of the Syrians and Sauras-Establishment of the latter in the Peninsula-Modern Saurashtra-Traces of Scythic tribes-Diversity of races in Saurashtra-Seat of the Buddhist religion-Various attractions of the country-Account of Gogo and Seerum-Atrocious conduct of the early Portuguese in these parts-Anecdote of Albuquerque--Bhaonuggur, capital of the Gohils-Reception of the chief—Motley character of his Court-Portraits of English princes-Nick-knackery-Navy of the Gohil chief-His possessions-Sketch of the family of the Gohils-Piracy their principal occupation-Seehore, a Brahmin colony-Balabhi, the ancient capital of the Méwar princes-Ancient fountain and temple of Bheemnath-Legend-Place of pilgrimage<br/><br/>CHAPTER XIV.<br/>Palit'hana-The holy land of the Jains-Mount Satrunja-Jain pilgrims-Liberality and intelli- gence of the Jain sect-The Mahatma—The five teerthas of the Jains-The Sikras of Satrunja -Personages to whom the edifices on the Mount are dedicated-Hindu character of the temple of Mecca-Dates of the erections on Satrunja-Road from Palit'hana to the mountain— Ascent-Shrines and temples-Temple of Komár-pál—Shrine of Adnath-Sad effects of the dissensions of the garchas, or sects-Few ancient relics in the temples-Bad taste of the orna- ments in the temple of Adnath-Prospect from the temple-Statue of Adi-Budha-Nathji- Shrine of Rutna-ghor-Statue of Adnath-Analogy between the appellations of the Jain divini- ties, and those of Siva, and their symbols-Tomb of Henga Peer-Descent-Temple of the<br/>sons of Deoki-Minstrel-Endowments of the sacred mounts-Assemblies of pilgrims-Pali- t'hana-Etymology of the name-Paucity of antiquities-Love-legend of Sadwaeh and Sawa- linga-Modern history and condition of Palit'hana<br/>xili<br/><br/><br/>CHAPTER XV.<br/>Guriadhar-Aspect of the country-Damnaggur-Agriculture-Akalla-Pestilential air- Umrélie Region of the Cat'hi-Manly aspect of the Cat'his-The provincial chief of Sau- rashtra-Apparatus for irrigation-Mean appearance of the villages-Magnificent mirage- Deolah-The chief, a Cat'hi-Coincidences between the manners of eastern and western tribes-Anecdote of Jessajee-A robber turned saint-Gurreah-Habits of the Cat'his- Asylum of the Pandus-Legend of Koomti-Statue of Baldeo-Toolsishama-Scene of com- bat between Crishna and the Dyte-Shrines-Incorrect geography of our maps of this part- Dohun-Geological notices-Kowrewar-Pastoral character of this region-Superiority of the cattle-Holy Mount Mool-Dwarica-Soodrapara-Improvement in the habitations of the peasantry-Temple of the sun-Source of the Sirsooti......<br/>CHAPTER XVI.<br/>Puttun Somnath, or Deva Puttun-Its celebrity-Temple of the Sun-Shrine of Sid-Eswar- Legend of Kanya-Place of his death-Temple of Bheemnat'h-The Koteswara-Sculptured cross in a shrine of Mahadeo-Description of the ancient city-Original architecture-Pointed arch-Temple of Somnat'h described-Beauty of its site-Name of Mahmoud, its destroyer, unknown in the city-MS. "Story of the Fall of Puttun "-Traces of a destruction anterior to Mahmoud's-Two new eras-The modern city<br/><br/>CHAPTER XVII.<br/>Remnant of early civilization in the knowledge of distances-Character of the soil-Shrines and inscriptions-Inhabitants-Choorwaur-Aheers-Mallia-Unyalla, or Ooniara-Joonagurh- Its ancient history and modern condition-The "Ancient castle” described-Reservoir of the Yadus-"The Robber's Cave"-Incognate characters-Ancient inscribed rock of Girnar—The characters-Shrines-Cryptographic inscriptions—The "Leap of Bhiroo”—Isolated masses of rock-Ancient palace of Khengar.<br/>CHAPTER XVIII.<br/>Reflections of the Author-Ascent to the peak of Goruknat'h-The other peaks of Girnar- Islamite saint-Legend of the shrine of Kalka-The Aghoris-A wild ascetic-Shrines-Sects of the Jains-Description of the shrines-Inscriptions-Temple of Nemi-Resemblance between the statue of Nemi and that of Memnon-The Khengar family-Night spent in the ruined palace-Descent of the mount-Pilgrims to the shrine of Nemi-Aged female Pilgrim -The Elephant Rock-Return to the tents.<br/>CHAPTER XIX.<br/>Dandoosir―Jinjirrie-Kattywauna-Altered course of the Bhadra-Tursye-Old city of Kun- dornah-Bhanwul-Miserable appearance of the country-Ruins of Goomlí-Temple of the Jaitwas-Temple of Ganpati-Jain temple-The Portal of Rama-Monumental pallias of the Jaitwas-Inscriptions-Historical account of the Jaitwas-Destruction of Goomlí-Chronology of Jaitwa history-Migration of the Jaitwas-Nugdeah-Deolah-Origin of the Aheers- Mooktasirr Dwarica-Desolate country-Temple of Dwarica-Shrines-The Mahatma— Legend of the Temple.....<br/><br/>CHAPTER XX.<br/>Beerwalla-Aramra-Ancient Dwarica-Goreja-Graves of Yavanas-Pallias of Pirates-Bate, or Sankho-dwara-Tradition of Crishna-Shells of Bate-The Rajpoot war-shells-Pirates' Castle Shrines to the Hindu Apollo-Meera Bae, the Rajpoot poetess-Historical notices of the sea-kings--Devotion of the Pirates-The extent of their navigation<br/><br/>CHAPTER XXI.<br/>The Author embarks-Parting with companions-The Author's Guru-The Cant'hi, or Gulf of Cutch-Description of the Gulf of Cutch by Ptolemy and Arrian-The Rin-Land at Man- davie-Description of the place-Pilgrims-Vessels of Arabia manned by Africans-Effect of the abolition of the Slave Trade-Historical Notices of Mandavie-Sepulchral Monuments- Coins<br/>444<br/>CHAPTER XXII.<br/>Cath-kote, the ancient seat of the Cathi-Necropolis of the Raos of Cutch-The city of Bhooj— The Jhareja chiefs visit the Author-Their costume-Visit to the prince, Rao Desil―The hall of mirrors—The hall of audience-Historical notice of the Jharejas-The Yadu race- Genealogical traits of the Rajpoots-Extent of the Hindu affinities-Union of the Budha faith with the Yadu race-Yadu ancestry of the Jharejas-Power of the Yadus-The Yadus an Indo-Scythic race from Western Asia-The Sind-Summa Jharejas-Chronology-Extract from the Jhareja chronicles-Conversion of the Sind-Summa Jharejas to Islam-Successors of Lakha the Proud-Evils of Polygamy-First settlement of the Summa race in Cutch-Origin of the custom of infanticide amongst the Jharejas-Catastrophe of Mohlutkote-The practice still continued-Lakha, the first Jhareja-Raedhun, the founder of the Jhareja state, led a colony to the Great Rin-Rao Khengar, founder of Bhooj-The results of the genealogical history of the Jharejas...<br/><br/>CHAPTER XXIII.<br/>Statistics and geography of Cutch-Its political constitution-The Bhydd, or Frèrage-Authority of the Rao-Tenure of estates-Case of disputed succession-Bhatna, or sub-infeudation, carried to a destructive extent-Cause of the differences between the political customs of the Western Rajpoot States and Cutch-Consequences of contact with the British Government- The British invited as mediators between the Rao and the Bhydd-A British subsidiary force introduced-All within the grasp of British authority-Mandavie-On board the Pattamar— Cross the Gulf-Appearance of a whale-Characters of the nakhoda and crew of the Pattamar -Arrrival at Bombay-Detention there-Its alleviating results-Conclusion<br/> |