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Mavuza (Mauza’) In 13c., used generally in a wide sense as a
place or locality; later, denotes a village (in the Indian
sense); synonym of Deh.
MiLk. A Grant for subsistence, resumable at pleasure.
Motu (Moth). A pulse (Phaseolus Aconitifolius).
MUHASABA (Muhasaba). Audit of an official’s accounts.
MUHASSIL (Muhassil). Etymologically, a collector. In I4cC.,
an official with unspecified functions, appointed by the
King in the territory of a Chief.
Muhassilana, in 16¢., denoted fees paid in connection with
revenue-collection.
MvoappaM. In 13-14C., sometimes a leading or prominent
man; sometimes, specifically a village-headman. From
16c., the latter use predominates.
Mvoisama. In Islamic Law, assessment on production, as
opposed to occupation (which latter is Muwazzaf—uvide
Wazifa).
MuQrr (Muqt‘i). Discussed in App. B. In 13-14C.. a pIOvincial
 Governor; obsolete by 16c.
Mug‘ (Mugti‘)). This word has been found only in one
passage (Ain, i. 296), and its meaning is uncertain: it may
point to either Farming or Assignment.
MUSHAHADA (Mushahada). Discussed in App. C., where I
interpret the word as Sharing-by-estimation. the Hindi
kankiit. Does not occur after I4cC.
MuTtiLaBa (Mutilaba). Discussed in App. A The early use is
to denote the process of demanding, or recovery: from 17c.,
it may mean the amount of the revenue-Demand.
MUTASARRIF (Mutasarrif). Minor officials ; I am doubtful
whether it denotes some particular official. or a class of
officials.
NamB. Deputy. In 13-14c., denotes an officer sent to a province
to perform the duties of the Governor, when the Governor
held also a Court appointment. or was emploved on other
duty.
NasaQ. Discussed in App. D. The general sense is “order”
or “administration.” Under Akbar, applied to a particular
form of revenue-administration, which I. identify with
Group-assessment, though it may cover also Farming.
PAIMAISH  (Paimiish). Measurement. In 16¢., denoted the
process of assessment by Measurement. as a svnonvm for
Tarib.