Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 4.3.9

4.3.9

Rouzindars are also cavaliers, who receive their pay daily, as the word imports ; but their pay is greater, in some instances, than that of many of the mansebdars. It is, however, of a different kind, and not thought so honourable, but the Rouzindars are not subject, like the Mansebdars, to the Agenas ; that is, are not bound to take, at a valuation, carpets, and other pieces of furniture, that have been used in the King's palace, and on which an unreasonable value is sometimes set. Their number is very great. They fill the inferior offices; many being clerks and under-clerks; while some are employed to affix the King's signet to Baralies, or orders for the payment of money; and they scruple not to receive bribes for the quick issuing of these documents.