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Belike they will raise thee to Ressaldar when I am hanged in Peshawur. '
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[2] _Ressaldar_, a native commissioned officer of cavalry.
The Story of the Guides G. J. Younghusband
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Ressaldar = _the native leader of a _ressala_ or troop of horse_
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Guides 'cavalry was detailed under Ressaldar Fatteh Khan.
The Story of the Guides G. J. Younghusband
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Ressaldar to follow him closely with a hundred sowars, leaving the remainder to take charge of the horses, and hold the opening till further orders, Desmond made for it full tilt, spurring Badshah Pasand as he had never been spurred in all his days.
Captain Desmond, V.C. Maud Diver 1906
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The Ressaldar was nearing the crowning-point of his story now.
Captain Desmond, V.C. Maud Diver 1906
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There was clearly nothing else to be done; and while Courtenay obeyed the dying man's injunctions, Desmond made haste to join his own sowars, who were already doing smart work with their rifles, under Ressaldar
The Great Amulet Maud Diver 1906
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Sher Dil, who was still going lustily, gained upon him by a neck, and the Ressaldar turned in his saddle.
Captain Desmond, V.C. Maud Diver 1906
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The Ressaldar sighed, and shook his head thoughtfully once again.
Captain Desmond, V.C. Maud Diver 1906
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Then there's a tiresome old Ressaldar always coming over to do Persian with him for his Higher
Captain Desmond, V.C. Maud Diver 1906
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