The Khidmatiyyahs also belong to the infantry. They guard the environs of the palace, and see that certain orders are carried out. Panjáhís to Bístís have 200 d.; and a Dahbáshí gets 180 and 140 d. The others get 120, 110, and 100 d.

The caste to which they belong was notorious for highway robbery and theft; former rulers were not able to keep them in check. The effective orders of His Majesty have led them to honesty: they are now famous for their trustworthiness. They were formerly called Máwís. Their chief has received the title of Khidmat Rái. Being near the person of His Majesty, he lives in affluence. His men are called Khidmatiyyahs.*