A History of Agriculture in India v2.c59.s3.1

v2.c59.s3.1

Turks were the ruling class. The officers of the highest rank were called *khans*, then the *maliks*, then the *amirs*, then the *isfahsalars* (generals), and lastly the officers (*jand*). Then there were *kazis*, and learned men, *shaikhs* and *fakirs*. There were also merchants who also carried on diverse trades.