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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
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 ...
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Every common subject was a paik, and four paiks formed a got. 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
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.
The glass blown vessels were rarely attested and were imported commodity in 1st millennium CE though. Lost-wax casting – Metal casting by the Indus Valley civilization began around 3500 BC in the Mohenjodaro area, [ 133 ] which produced one of the earliest known examples of lost-wax casting, an Indian bronze figurine named the " dancing girl ...
Statue of Bakshi Jagabandhu, the leader of Paika Rebellion, in Bhubaneswar.. The Paika Rebellion, also known as the Paika Bidroha or Paik Rebellion.It was an early armed rebellion against Company rule in India in 1817.