havildar

/ ˈhævɪlˌdɑː /

noun

C17: from Hindi, from Persian hawāldār one in charge

Unfortunately for Ted, Ambar Singh, the havildar, could not be traced.

When the havildar had marched him up in front of me he stood quietly at attention.

"Because, when I had shot the colour-havildar, it was the only thing to do," he replied unconcernedly.

What do you do if a Havildar or Naik or Sepoy is late for parade?

Bertram signalled a halt and turned to the Havildar at the head of the advance-guard.

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