Greaves, Edwin: Kashi the city illustrious or Benares (Allahabad, 1909)

in a train, close to the spot, with an old soldier, who told
me that he had been quartered in the Fort many years
ago.

There were anxious and even difficult times in Bena-
res until the Mutiny was quite over. Special powers
were assumed by those in charge of the city, and martial
law was proclaimed. Once and again threatened attempts
by mutineers from without reached Benares, and on one
occasion the Rajputs from Jaunpur marched to within
nine miles of the city, but the attack was repelled.

At the time of the construction of the Water-works,
when the demolition of a temple was being contemplated,
there was a disturbance in the city, but this was of no
political importance. It was apparently a little scrimmage
stirred up by a few of the " badmashes" (roughs) of the
cit}', some of whom are ever ready for anything that may
give a little zest to life, and yield an opportunity for a little
looting. The temple was one of no importance, and still
stands, islanded in by the Water-works and approached
by a long walled way at the back of the Lalarak Kund.

It is a matter for much thankfulness that during the
recent times of " unrest" affairs have been so quiet and
happy in Benares. The city has had the advantage of
possessing peculiarly able and sympathetic officials for
many years, and the European and Indian residents
enjoy times of mutual peace and contentment.