Each division is subdivided into parts, each held by a separate branch of the family; and the subdivision of these parts is still going on, as the heads of the several branches of the family die, and leave more than one son.

The present head of the Ahbun family is Mahommed Hussan Khan, a Musulman, who resides in his fort in the village of Julalpoor, near the road over which we passed.

The small fort is concealed within, and protected by a nice bamboo-fence that grows round it.

He holds twelve villages rent free, as _nankar_, and pays revenue for all the rest that compose his share of the great estate.

The heads of families who hold the other shares enjoy in the same manner one or more villages rent free, as _nankar_.