Journal of a Cavalry Officer; Including the Memorable Sikh Campaign of 1845-1846
CHAPTER XIV.
Benares--Bathing in the Ganges--Water-carrying by Women--Extent and Population of Benares--Attempted Tax--Mosque of Aurungzebe--Observatory of Rajah Jey Singh--Bazaars--Jewellery --Cultivation of Sugar--Secrole--Murder of Mr. Cherry--State Prisoners--The Maharannee of Lahore. 353