[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935) › c5.s3.31 # Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c5.s3.31 Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c5.s3.31 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s3.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.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\*. - [Previous: c5.s3.30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c5.s3.30) - [Next: c5.s3.32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c5.s3.32) - [Up: c5.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c5.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c5.s3.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c5.s3.31) · Pramāṇa