Pindari

• abstract: The Pendharis (also spelled as Pindaris) or Free Companions ( ; Hindi piṇḍārī, पिण्डारी / पिंडारी) were dispersed throughout the Maratha states and were countenanced and protected by the Maratha chiefs to whom they acted as agents for supplying all the commissariat required by their armies.Historical studies and recreations, Volume 2-By Shoshee Chunder Dutt; pg 340 They were composed of different tribes who congregated solely for purposes of plunder.

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