300 GLOSSARY 
Maidan. A flat, open space. 
Mati, Gardener. 
Mofussil. The outlying parts of a province as opposed to 
headquarters. 
Murghi. Fowl. 
Poochee. Insect. 
Raj. Government. 
Ryot or rayat, Husbandman, cultivator. 
Shikar. "Hunting or shooting. 
Shikari. (1) The man who goes hunting or shooting. 
(2) The native who accompanies him and directs 
the beat. 
Topi or toper. Sun-helmet. 
Usar. Land on which a saline deposit has formed. 
