CHITNAVIS

Language - Hindi

Telugu Word - చిత్నవిస్

Under the Maratha Government, an Under Secretary of State responsible for writing and responding to official dispatches; also, any clerk or registrar. This term highlights the administrative role of a 'Chitnavis' in the Maratha government, responsible for handling official correspondence and maintaining records. It showcases the importance of written communication and documentation in governance during that era.