Explanation:

 The modern princely state Karauli was founded in about 995 by Raja Bijai Pal, who was a Jadon Rajput.The Jadu Rajputs are descendants of Lord Krishna, founded in 900AD by Raja Brahm Pal. The town itself dates from 1348, and is located in a geographical setting naturally defended by ravines on the north and east, and is further protected by a great wall.  His Highness the Maharaja maintains a military force of 281 cavalry, 1640 infantry, and 56 guns, and is entitled to a salute of 17 guns (as of 1892).