The Army of the Indian Moghuls: Its Organization and Administration c4.s2.33

c4.s2.33

(4) *Farārī*. — If, among the *Aḥshām*, an absconder who had been some time in the service, left after drawing his pay in full, the amount was shown on the margin (*hasho*) of the pay-bill (*qabẓ*) as recoverable, and one month’s pay was realized from the man’s surety. If a recruit absconded after drawing money on account, the whole advance was recovered, but a present of one month’s pay was allowed. If a matchlockman deserted the service of one leader to enter that of another, he was cut half a month’s pay (*nīm-māhah*). But, if it were found that the *mirdahah* or *ṣadīwāl*, to whom he had gone, had induced him to desert, such officer had to pay the fine himself (B.M. 1641, fol. 64*b*). Pay of absconders was reckoned up to the date of the last verification, and three month’s time was allowed (*idem*, fol. 57*b*). By the last phrase I understand that they were allowed that time to reappear, if they chose. If they were again entertained, their rations only were passed, that is, I presume, for the interval of absence (*idem*, fol. 64*b*).