A History of Assam c15.25

c15.25

Next in rank to the Phukans were the Baruas, of whom there were twenty or more, including the Bhāndāri Barua or treasurer; the Duliya Barua, who had charge of the king's palanquins; the Chaudāngiya Barua, who superintended executions; the Thānikar Barua, or chief of the artificers; the Sonādār Barua, or mint master and chief jeweller; the Bej Barua, or physician to the royal family; the Hāti Barua, Ghorā Barua, and others.