The Army of the Indian Moghuls: Its Organization and Administration c4.s2.32

c4.s2.32

(3) *Rukhṣat.* — Men who went on leave for their own business received no pay while doing no duty (B.M. 1641, fol. 41*b*). In another place in the same work, fol. 64*b*, we find a different statement. We are there told that for one month a man received half-pay; if he overstayed his leave it was reduced to one-fifth or one-tenth; and after three month's absence he was classed as an absconder. Leave on account of family rejoicings or mournings was allowed for one turn of duty; if the man were absent longer his pay was cut (B.M. 1641, fol. 39*a*). Again, on fol. 57*b*, a rule is stated, which I am not able to understand the bearing. It seems to be that not more than two months of arrears were to be paid to a man who took leave; but whether that means the arrears due to him when he left, or the pay accruing during his absence, I cannot say.