1 RAJAH SULTAN KHAN IMPRISONED. 97
2 able to compel: the hill chief by the force of
3 arms, spread the net of intrigues; and with
4 this view made overtures of peace. The simple
5 chief was deceived, and induced to accompany
6 the Diwan to thé-court, where he was received
7 at first with distinction. His Highness seated
8 him on a chair, made him a Sirwarna* of hun-
9 dreds of rupees; besides which he granted
10 him an elephant. with a silver howda, and a
11 horse with a goldén saddle, and recalled the
12 troops which were sent against his territory.
13 When the safe return of his troops was re-
14 ported, the Maharaja again called him to the
15 Darbar ; and, considering him’ a dangerous
16 character, ordered him to be apprehended and
17 confined, where he remained six years. Bhia
18 Ram Singh, a native of India, commanding the
19 troops of Kour Kharak Singh, was sent to
20 introduce his Highness’s authority ‘in his ter-
21 ritory. No sooner had he accomplished this
22 object than the Bhia began to make irruptions
23 into the Rajouree territory. At this time, Ata
24 * An offering of money to an honoured friend or relative
25 to be distributed in alms.
26 F