Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1845 edition. Excerpt: ... is considered the personal pay of the rider. With the remaining two-thirds he has to feed his horse, to replace it when cast or dead; and to provide his own stabling and every single article of horsefurniture and accoutrements. The only occasion on which it is customary for the state to assist him is, when his horse is killed in action, or dies from the effects of forced marches on service. In the Nizam's horse a scale of payment on account of such casualties is laid down, which is worthy of attention in all corps of Irregular Cavalry. Suppose a horse entertained when four years of age, after six years' service, or when he is ten years old, deduct from his registered value five per cent. after 7 years' service, or when 11 years old deduct 13 per cent. 8 12 23 9 13 35 10 14 50 11 15 70 after which he is supposed to have no registered value. In the corps of Kurnool Horse, in the Nizam's Cavalry, and, I believe, in the Poonah Auxiliary Horse, the Sillidarhas the right of selecting (except in cases hereafter specified) his Bargheers on the occurrence of any vacancy on his horses, subject of course to the approval of his Commanding Officer. This right of selection is much prized, and. naturally; as adding not only to the importance of the Sillidar, but also to his means of providing for the members of his family or his friends. Considering the delicate relation that subsists between the owner of the-horse and its rider, how frequently the latter if not on good terms with the former, can cause him much annoyance and loss, it seems only fair and just that the Sillidar should possess this patronage. The necessity of..."
