Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society
Risaldar
रिसालदार
said ri-saal-DAAR
also written: ressaldar, Risaaldaar
Meaning
The commander of a risala, an officer in charge of a troop of cavalry.
Literally: commander of a troop
Related words
ARABIC
Risala
A troop or squadron of cavalry maintained by a commander; a body of horse.
PERSIAN
Sawar
In the mansab system, the rank fixing the number of horsemen a mansabdar was bound to keep; also a mounted trooper.
PERSIAN
Sipah-salar
Commander-in-chief; the general who leads an army.
ARABIC
Risaala
A treatise, pamphlet, or periodical journal.
PERSIAN
Savaar
A rider or one mounted on a horse or vehicle.