224 Description of Bokhara. [May, 
Thokchaki. Meng. Gharti. Rakhal. 
Sithing. Maski. Lamichanya. Palami. 
Lahakpa. Arghounlé. Khaptari. Phydyali. 
Kyapchaki. Durra. Khulal. Chermi. 
Pachain. 
GuRUNGS. 
Guring. Lamichanya. Khaptari. Tangé. 
Ghallé. Siddh. Ghindané. Ghénya. 
Byapri. Kardmati. Dharén. Paindi. 
Vunjan. Gosti. Jimél. Méngi. 
Lama. Bagalya. Lopate. Dah Lama. 
Thathing. Chanda. Lothang. Knrangi. 
Gothi. Charki. Baling. Kholal. 
Gondik. Khati. Shakya Lama: Surya Vansi Lama. 
Gohori. Guaburi. Golangya. Madan. 
Barahi. Pengi. Khangva. Palami. 
Gharti. Dhakarén. 
II.—Description of Bokhéra. By Lieut. A. Burnes, Bombay Army, Asst. 
Resident at Kutch. 
Our first care on entering Bokhdra was to change our garb, and 
adopt the usages prescribed by the laws of the country. A peti- 
tion to the minister might have perhaps relieved us of the necessity, 
but to do so was in consonance with our own plans, and we did not 
delay a moment in fulfilling them. Our turbans were exchanged for 
shabby sheep-skin caps with the fur inside, and our kamarbands were 
thrown aside for a rude piece of rope or tape. The outer garment of 
the country was discontinued, as well as our stockings, since these are 
the emblems of distinction in the holy city of Bokhdra between an in- 
fidel and a true believer. We know also that none but a Muhammedan 
might ride within the walls of the city, and we had an inward feeling 
which told us to be heartily gratified if we were permitted, at such 
trifling sacrifices, to continue our abode in the capital. A couplet* which 
describes Samarcand as the paradise of the world, also names Bokhdra 
as the strength of religion and of Islam ; and impious and powerless as 
we were, we could have no desire to try experiments among those who 
seemed, outwardly, at least, such bigots. The dress which I have de- 
scribed is nowhere enjoined by the Qordn, nor did it obtain in these 
countries for two centuries after the prophet; not till the bigotry of 
Lit fh} 9 y 84-0 SiS pom * 
