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
PERSIAN
Jagir
A grant of land and its revenue bestowed by a ruler.
ARABIC
Bait-ul-Mal
The public treasury of an Islamic state, holding the revenues of the community and disbursing them for public and charitable ends.
PERSIAN
Sarkar
A lord, master, or chief; a respectful term of address ('My Lord'); also government, the state.