Risaldar-major

Risaldar-major was originally a cavalry officer rank of the British Indian Army.

The position was introduced by the HEIC in the Native cavalry of the Presidency armies, around the year 1825.

In the Native infantry of the Madras Army, the equivalent rank of Subedar-Major was established (along with Colour-havildar) already on February 2, 1819.

[1][2] A risaldar-major was the most senior risaldar (army rank equivalent to a captain) of the regiment.

Risaldar-majors and subedar-majors would serve as a representative of their people to British officers, but could also command independent companies resp.