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Bakhshi

बख़्शी
said BAKH-shee
also written: bakhshi, bakshi
Meaning

The Mughal officer who paid the troops and kept the military muster-rolls; the paymaster-general of the army.

Literally: giver, paymaster

Related words
PERSIAN

Mir Bakhshi

The head paymaster and military head of the Mughal central administration, who controlled appointments, musters and the mansab rolls.

ARABIC

Arz

A representation or submission made to a superior; in the Mughal army, the muster and review of troops.

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