[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Indian Epigraphical Glossary](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966) › c6.5640 # Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.5640 Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.5640 - **Language:** English ### [c6.5640](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.5640) sevā, cf. Tamil sevai, śervai (SITI); service; inām for services; tax-free land given to servants for enjoyment in lieu of salary. Sevaka (SITI), a soldier; cf. sevaka-ttevai (SITI), expenses in connection with the supply and maintenance of retainers of chiefs and officers during their visit to a place. - [Previous: c6.5639](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.5639) - [Next: c6.5641](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.5641) - [Up: c6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.5640](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.5640) · Pramāṇa