Mankari (Mānkari or Maankari) is a hereditary title used byMarathanobles[1][2] and troops[3] from theIndian subcontinent who held land grants, and cash allowances.[4] They held an official position at theDarbar (court) and were entitled to certain ceremonial honours and presents rendered at courts, councils, weddings, festivals, village assemblies, etc. They were worthy of distinction and the honour bestowed upon them was the result of the military, bureaucratic or fiscal importance of them or their distinguished ancestors.[5][6]
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