In normal years such as 1894, 1907, 1908 and 1909 the autumn 

 sales at the Hissar fairs were as follows : 



But in 1896-1898, and 1901 as soon as the zamindar 

 realized that the rains had failed and there was no prospect 

 of his being able to keep his cows and young stock, the 

 autumn fairs were thronged, and excellent animals were quickly 

 disposed of at low prices, as is shown by the following 

 returns of stock sales for these years : 



