Whereas the shrine of Sri Pratap-Iswara (the God of Fortune) has been erected in the meadows of Rasmi, all the groves and trees are sacred to him; whoever cuts down any of them is an offender to the State, and shall pay a fine of three hundred rupees, and the _ass_[4.20a.7] shall be the portion of the officers of government who suffer it. Pus. 14, Samvat 1712 (A.D. 1656). No. V Maharana Sri Raj Singh, commanding. To the Nobles, Ministers, Patels,[4.20a.8] Patwaris,[4.20a.8] of the ten thousand [villages] of Mewar (_das sahas Mewar-ra_), according to your stations—read! 1. From remote times, the temples and dwellings of the Jains have been authorized; let none therefore within their boundaries carry animals to slaughter—this is their ancient privilege. 2. Whatever life, whether man or animal, passes their abode for the purpose of being killed, is saved (_amara_).[4.20a.9] 3. Traitors to the State, robbers, felons escaped confinement, who may fly for sanctuary (_saran_) to the dwellings (_upasra_)[4.20a.10] of the Yatis,[4.20a.11] shall not there be seized by the servants of the court. 4. The _kunchi_[4.20a.12] (handful) at harvest, the _mutthi_ (handful) of _kirana_, the charity lands (_dholi_), grounds, and houses, established by them in the various towns, shall be maintained. 5. This ordinance is issued in consequence of the representation of the Rikh[4.20a.13] Mana, to whom is granted fifteen bighas of _adhan_[4.20a.14] land, and twenty-five of _maleti_.[4.20a.14] The same quantity of each kind in each of the districts of Nimach and Nimbahera.—Total in three districts, forty-five bighas of _adhan_, and seventy-five of _mal_[4.20a.15] [554]. On seeing this ordinance, let the land be measured and assigned, and let none molest the Yatis, but foster their privileges. Cursed be he who infringes them—the cow to the Hindu—the hog and corpse to the Musalman. (By command.) Samvat 1749, Magh sudi 5th, A.D. 1693. SAH DYAL (Minister). No. VI Maharaja Chhattar Singh (one of the Rana’s sons), commanding. In the town of Rasmi, whoever slays sheep, buffaloes, goats, or other living thing, is a criminal to the State; his house, cattle, and effects shall be forfeited, and himself expelled the village. (By command). Pus Sudi 14, Samvat 1705, A.D. 1649. The Pancholi DAMAKA DAS. No. VII Maharana Jai Singh to the inhabitants of Bakrol; printers, potters, oilmen, etc., etc., commanding. From the 11th Asarh (June) to the full moon of Asoj (September), none shall drain the waters of the lake; no oil-mill shall work, or earthen vessel be made, during these the four rainy months.[4.20a.16] No. VIII Maharana Sri Jagat Singh II., commanding.