KOREISH, Ind. an Arabian tribe.
KORTCHI-BACHI, the chief or commanding officer of the Kortchis. In former times he was the first military character in Persia, at present he is only the second in command. He never leaves the court except upon extraordinary occasions, when his presence is required at the army. This, however, rarely happens, as the king is obliged to furnish him with an household service of plate, and to detach a part of his own guards for the protection of his person. The Kortchi Bachi is generally entrusted with one of the chief governments belonging to Persia.
KORTCHIS, a body of Persian cavalry, which is stationed along the frontiers of the country. Every individual belonging to this corps, receives fifty crowns for his annual pay. The children of the Kortchis succeed their fathers, with the consent and approbation of the general. The Kortchis are descended from a race of foreigners, who used to live under tents, and were always distinguished for their courage.
KOSSACKS, (Kosaques, Fr.) See [Cossacks].
KOTE, Ind. a warehouse.
KOULER-AGASI, a distinguished military character in Persia, who has the command of a body of men called Kouls. He is usually governor of a considerable province.
KOULIE, a courier, a porter, a slave.
KOURIE, Ind. a sea-shell used as money in many parts of India.
KOULS, a corps of Persian soldiers who rank as a third body among the five that constitute the king’s household troops; they mount guard under the portico which stands between the first and second gate leading to the palace. The Kouls are men of note and rank; no person can arrive at any considerable post or situation, who has not served among the Kouls. Their number is computed at 4000 men.
KOYAL, Ind. a weighman.