Ghatwals and Mulraiyats

Ghatwali was a feudal tenure/jagir for quasi-military services, they found in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar states of India. The ruling chiefs of these jagir were known as Ghatwals. They were responsible for maintaining safety, security, and law enforcement in their estate using a force of archers and Berkandazes.

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