JEYPOOR, one of the 19 native slates of Rajpootana, India, anciently known as Amber; 150 in. long, 140 in. broad; 15,251 sq.m.; pop. 494,598. With the exception of some insulated peaks and clusters of hills in the n. and north-western parts, the surface is level. The population is composed of various races, the most numerous the Minas, supposed to be the aboriginal inhabitants. The next, about equal in number, are the Jats, who are extensive landholders and skillful agriculturists. The Bra leğins are more numerous in proportion to the population than in any other part of Rajpootana, The ruling class are the Rajpoots, who, though less numerous than the ?dinas awl Juts, are able to muster 30,000 ligliting men. The less important tribes are the Banins, DhakurS, and Gujurs. The revenue, exclusive of the possessions of the feudal chief4, is estimated .at £458,395. By treaty this country became tributary to the East India company in 1818. In 1842 a large arrear of tribute, which had accumulated, was
remitted, and the annual tribute fixed at £40,000. In consequence of intrigue and corruption in the administration a British force was sent to Jeypoor in 1835 to redress existing wrongs, which resulted in restoring order and securing the collection of the revenue. The prince having been poisoned, a regency was appointed during the minority of his successor, and the government was administered with justice and efficiency. The young prince having been initiated into public business, the British authorities, recognizing his fitness for the duties of his station. committed to him in 1851, when 18 years of age, the reins of government. Jeypoor, the capital of the country, is 850 In. n.w. from Calcutta; Int. 26' 56', long. 75° 55'.