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Mir Munshi


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I have reference to a Mool Chund Saihgal who was assigned to 1/5th Devons when they were stationed in Lahore 1916-17. I understand it is some kind of secretary but does anyone have a better idea of the role and typically who filled it.

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Dave

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Taken from "Hobson-Jobson the Anglo-Indian Dictionary"


Dave

I think that in your context the Mir Munshi was the senior clerk or language teacher employed by the unit.

Harry
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Thanks for this Harry

I had not come across this before - I would guess it was fairly common then.

Regards

Dave

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