Life and Travel in India Being Recollections of a Journey Before the Days of Railroads
CHAPTER IX.
From Bombay to Poonah, the Capital of the Maha Rastra, or the great Indian Kings.--Campooly.--The Ascent of the Bhor Ghauts.--Khondala.--Caves of Carlee or Karli.--"Puja Chakra," or the famous Wheel-Worship of the Brahmans.--Poonah.--Kirki.--A Visit to the Peishwa's Palace.--Temple of Parvati.--The Pundit and the Brahmin Priest at Prayer.--Sanscrit and English Colleges at Poonah.--Suttee Monuments at Sangam.--Hindoo Bankers, etc. 208