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Celling area -

 the area of land fixed under sec 4 as the celling area B L C A 61'

 

Chakeran: 

Rent-free lands allotted for maintenance of public seivants in lieu of wages.

Chakla:

 An administrative area consisting of several parganas. Unit of Khaha lands placed in charge of a chakladar.

Chaudhuri :

 Headman of a pargana. Superintendent of land revenue. Zamindar.

Chauki :

 Station for tolls and customs; also, guard stations.

Chaukidar :

 Village watchman.

Chauth :

 One-fourth of the revenue claimed by the Marathas from territories which they overran but did not administer.

Chauth Maratha :

 A Subahdari abwah introduced by Alivardi Khan to make up for the decrease in revenue caused by cession of Orissa to the Marathas.

Corpa ryot :

 Under-tenant of a ryot.

Crore :

 100 lakhs, 10 millions.

Cutchery :

 A landlord's office. Any office for transaction of public business.