Definition of Risaldar

1. a commander of Indian cavalry [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Risaldar

ripsawn
ripsaws
ripsnorter
ripsnorters
ripsnorting
ripstop
ripstops
ript
riptide
riptides
riptowel
riq'a
riqq
risable
risaldar (current term)
risaldars
rise and shine
rise form
rise from the ashes
rise over run
rise time
rise to power
rise up
rised
risedronate
risedronic acid
riseform

Literary usage of Risaldar

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. General John Jacob: Commandant of the Sind Irregular Horse and Founder of by Alexander Innes Shand (1900)
"... risaldar-MAJOR FAIZ KHAN Of the 6tA Bombay Cavalry, formerly Jacob's Horse. ... risaldar ..."

2. A History of the Hyderabad Contingent by Reginald George Burton (1905)
"... conduct of risaldar-Majors Shah Mirza Beg and Ahmed Bakhsh Khan—Gallantry of Captains ... risaldar ..."

3. Afghanistan by Angus Hamilton (1906)
"The risaldar, on receipt of this message, replied that he would not be responsible for the tents which the Amir had loaned for the journey if the two ..."

4. Final Report on the Settlement of Land Revenue in the Delhi District by Oswald Wood, R. Maconachie (1882)
"Government presented the risaldar with a dress of honour and splendidly engraved and jewelled sword valued at Rs. l.OOO/-, and also gave him the perpetual ..."

5. The Unrepealed Central Acts of the Governor General in Council: With by India (1898)
"Precedence of Native officers. 1 Article 105.—risaldar Majors and ... shall take rank only according to their respective commissions of risaldar Major, ..."

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