Chobdar

/tʃɒbˈdɑːr/ noun

A servant or official in South Asia, particularly during the British Raj, who carries a staff or cudgel as a symbol of authority or rank.

From Hindi 'chob' (stick) + 'dar' (holder/bearer). This Anglo-Indian term became common in colonial India to describe attendants and officials of various ranks.

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