Arabic · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Khalisa

ख़ालिसा

said khaa-LI-sa

also written: khalisa, khalsa

Meaning

Crown land whose revenue was reserved directly for the imperial treasury, as distinct from land assigned in jagir.

Literally: pure, set apart (for the crown)

Related words

A grant of land and its revenue bestowed by a ruler.

The public treasury of an Islamic state, holding funds for the common good.

The government; also a respectful term of address for a superior.