Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c5.s3.31

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c5.s3.31

The *Barbak* is picturesquely described as ‘the tongue of the Sultans’. His duty was to convey the petitions of the people before the royal throne when the Sultan sat there to consider them.² The symbol of his office was a golden *chaugan* (polo-stick) attached to a ball of gold.³ Many historical figures⁴ occupied the office of the *Barbak*.

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