The gal gestin was a Hittite military and administrative title literally meaning "chief of the wine stewards".
It is considered to be one of the most important and prestigious posts of the Hittite Kingdom.
As a gal gestin a commander was personally responsible for the safety of the king.
In most cases he was a member of the royal family and usually the brother of the king.
[1] A gal gestin would at times also participate in festivals, while like the gal mesedi he could command troops independent from the monarch's jurisdiction.