noun
- Plural of lashkar; armed bands or military forces, especially irregular troops or militias in South Asian contexts.
Usage: Historical and regional term, primarily used in Indian and Pakistani contexts; Often refers to armed groups or volunteer military units
Examples
- The lashkars were mobilized to defend the frontier region.
- Local lashkars played a significant role in the independence movement.
- The commander organized several lashkars for the military campaign.
- Historical records describe the lashkars as volunteer fighting units.
- Different lashkars operated under various regional leaders.