Administrative System of the Marathas c10.23

c10.23

KOTHI.—Grannary. This is styled a *mahal* and comes under *Janpadavargah* or the provinces. As rent was paid in kind, it was necessary for the revenue collectors in the provinces to have *Kothis* or store houses for grains. The officer in charge of *Kothi* is styled *Havaldar*. He was assisted by the accountant (*Dhanya-lekhaka*) and another subordinate styled *Kothival* who probably measured grains.