Ghatwals and Mulraiyats

Ghatwali was a feudal tenure/jagir for quasi-military services, they found in West Bengal, Jharkhand & 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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