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Nayaks The leader of the Tanda (trading unit of Vanjaras).
Bhagat Kabir in Guru Granth Sahib has discussed
nomenclature of Nayak and Vanjaras.
Padshah Persian term for Emperor.
(or Badshah)

Pargana Administrative unit within a provinces or state,
dating from the Mughal period.
Pir or Peer Sufi master or spiritual guide equally used in the
nath tradition. They are also referred to as a
Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man.

Qanungo of Sarkar Hereditary keeper of revenue accounts, playing
a very important role in helping jagirdars or their
agents to draw up revenue assessments of
parganas.

Qazi One learned in Islamic law, Shariat

Rangar Rajput converted into Muslims.
Risala Troop of cavalry.

Sarkar Administrative Unit of Mughals larger than
pargana and smaller than Subha.

Sayyid A male descendant of Ali (Prophet Muhammad’s
(or Syed/Said) son-in-law) also used as given or surname.
Shahzada Son of a Shah (Emperor), prince.

Shiqdar Revenue collector; later also used for revenue-
official under a jagirdar.

Sikh Literally “disciple.” According to the Sikh Rehat
Maryada, a Sikh is someone who believes in God,
the ten Sikh Gurus and Guru Granth Sahib; and
follows no other religion.
Subedar The governor of a subha (province).