(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Jan 14 2006 at 18:57:49

Res"sal*dar (res"sal*där), n. [Hind. risAldAr, fr. risAlA troop of horse + Per. dAr holding.] (Mil.)

In the Anglo-Indian army, a native commander of a ressala.

 

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