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The paiks in a khel were organized under a gradation of officials who commanded a set number of them. They were Bora (20 paiks ), Saikia (100) and Hazarika (1000). More important khels were commanded by a Phukan (6000), a Rajkhowa (a governor of a territory), or a Barua (a superintending officer) each of whom could command between 2000 and 3000 ...
Most Paiks were recruited from Khandayats, Chasa communities. Tribal castes like Pans and Khonds also served as Paikas. Paikas originated from tribal, peasant and pastoralist communities of Odisha. In Ghumsar region of Odisha all Paiks were Khonds. [5] [6] [7] [2] [8] Some Paiks also belonged to Karan caste. [9] [10] Separate Caste
During the rule of the Delhi Sultanate, Paik were foot soldiers used in offensive and defensive combat.They were specialised in archery.The skilled archers from Bengal, known as the Paiks, were highly sought after and given priority during recruitment.Paiks salary was fixed.
At any time of the year, one of the paiks in the got rendered direct service to the king, as the others in his got tended to his fields. The Paik system was administered by the Paik officials: A Bora was in charge of 20 paiks, a Saikia of 100 and a Hazarika of 1000. A Rajkhowa commanded three thousand and a Phukan commanded six thousand paiks ...
A Saikia was the commanding officer of 100 such paiks. The appointment of a Saikia was the responsibility of a Phukan or Rajkhowa (governor of a territory). The paiks had the right to reject a Saikia and request another officer of their choice. Appointments were made irrespective of the paik's religion or ethnicity.
This rebellion was primarily among the Moamoria Paiks against the Ahom kingdom.The Moamorias were the followers of the Moamaria sattra that was predominantly Morans (the mainstay of the Ahom militia), but there were also the Sonowal Kacharis (gold-washers), Chutias (expert archers and matchlockmen), professional castes such as Hiras (potters), Tantis (weavers), Kaibartas (fishermen), Bania ...
The literal meaning of Chuar or Chuad or Chuhad is a barbaric, an uncultured or a robber. During the British rule, Bhumijas of the Jungle Mahal area were called chuars (low caste people), their main occupation was hunting of animals and birds and farming in the forests, but later some Bhumij became zamindars and some started working as Ghatwals (feudal lords) and Paiks (soldiers). [8]
The paiks formed the vital part of the Bengal infantry during this period. There were occasions when the paiks also tackled political situations. The particular battle array of the foot-soldiers who used bows, arrows and guns attracted the attention of Babur. [61] War elephants played an important part in the Bengal army. Apart from carrying ...