zemindar
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When at last the face was raised I recognized the dhobi of the village that nestled under the hill on which was perched the castle of the zemindar.
From Tales of Destiny by Mitchell, Edmund
"It is an honour that you have bestowed upon me," the zemindar said, courteously.
From At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
This work was done in the time of my father, when he was treasurer in the service of the zemindar, then a young man.
From Tales of Destiny by Mitchell, Edmund
And, true to my love, I have followed her here, to the home of the zemindar, your master, who purchased her from the marauders.'
From Tales of Destiny by Mitchell, Edmund
I fancy, from our position, we must be close to the residence of the zemindar who, at once, brought in a force of fifty men to aid in the defence of the town.
From At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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