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			{{hatnote\|For the Anglo-Indian pundit known as "The Havildar", see [[Hyder Shah]].}}
	{{Infobox military rank		{{Infobox military rank
	\| name = Havildar		\| name = Havildar
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	\| abolished =		\| abolished =
	\| higher rank = [[Junior commissioned officer\|~~Naik~~ subedar]]		\| higher rank = [[Junior commissioned officer\|Naib subedar]]
	\| lower rank = [[Naik (military rank)\|Naik]]		\| lower rank = [[Naik (military rank)\|Naik]]
	\| equivalents = [[Sergeant]]<br />[[Daffadar]]		\| equivalents = [[Sergeant]]<br />[[Daffadar]]
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	'''Havildar''' or '''havaldar''' ([[Hindustani language\|Hindustani]]: {{lang\|hi\|हविलदार}} or {{lang\|hi\|हवलदार}} <small>([[Devanagari]])</small>, {{lang\|ur\|{{Nastaliq\|حوالدار}}}} <small>([[~~Perso-Arabic~~ script\|Perso-Arabic]])</small>) is a rank in the Indian, Pakistani ~~and Nepalese~~ armies, equivalent to [[sergeant]]. It is not used in cavalry units, where the equivalent is [[daffadar]].		'''Havildar''' or '''havaldar''' ([[Hindustani language\|Hindustani]]: {{lang\|hi\|हविलदार}} or {{lang\|hi\|हवलदार}} <small>([[Devanagari]])</small>, {{lang\|ur\|{{Nastaliq\|حوالدار}}}} <small>([[Persian script\|Perso-Arabic]])</small>) is a rank in the Indian and Pakistani armies, equivalent to [[sergeant]]. It is not used in cavalry and armoured units, where the equivalent is [[daffadar]].

	Like a British sergeant, a havildar wears three rank [[Chevron (insignia)\|chevron]]s.<ref name=havildar>{{cite web \|title=Indian army ranks \|url=http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/ \|publisher=Ranks of the army \|access-date=19 January 2014\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202134124/http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/\|archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref>		Like a British sergeant, a havildar wears three rank [[Chevron (insignia)\|chevron]]s.<ref name=havildar>{{cite web \|title=Indian army ranks \|url=http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/ \|publisher=Ranks of the army \|access-date=19 January 2014\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202134124/http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/\|archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	"Havildar" is a Persian word in origin and means "person in charge", or more loosely "chief", from the Arabic {{lang\|ar\|حواله}} ("charge", "responsibility") and the Persian {{lang\|fa\|دار}} (dâr, "holder"). Historically, a havildar was a senior commander, being in charge of a fort during the times of the [[Mughal Empire]]. It was used as the equivalent of a sergeant in the [[British ~~Raj~~]], which has led to its current usage.		"Havildar" is a [[Persian language\|Persian]] word in origin and means "person in charge", or more loosely "chief", from the [[Arabic]] {{lang\|ar\|حواله}} ("charge", "responsibility") and the Persian {{lang\|fa\|دار}} (dâr, "holder"). Historically, a havildar was a senior commander, being in charge of a fort during the times of the [[Mughal Empire]]. It was used as the equivalent of a sergeant in the [[British Indian Army]], which has led to its current usage.

	==Appointments==		==Appointments==
	===Indian Army===		===Indian Army===
	Havildars could be further appointed to positions of higher authority. The appointments of company quartermaster havildar and company havildar major existed in the [[British Indian Army]].<ref name=ranks/> Historically, the two senior-most havildars of a company became the CQMH and the CHM. However, these were just appointments and the commanding officer could promote or demote any of these ranks at his discretion.<ref name=ranks/> These appointments still technically exist in the modern [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|title=JCOs, WOs, OR AND NON-COMBATANTS (ENROLLED) \|access-date=2015-12-04 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109212304/http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|archive-date=2014-11-09 }}</ref> However, havildars are now promoted directly to [[junior commissioned officer]] rank, as the duties of these historical appointments are now carried out by JCOs.<ref name=havildar/><ref name=ranks/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|title=Info\|website=aftkolkata.nic.in\|access-date=2020-07-18\|archive-date=9 December 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209150232/http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| title=Rules of the Raj hindering havildars' promotion \| publisher=The New Indian Express \| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| author=M K Sunil Kumar \| orig-year=21 November 2010 \| date=16 May 2012 \| access-date=4 December 2014 \| archive-date=10 August 2015 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810105154/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| url-status=~~live~~ }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|title=Data \|website=www.indianarmy.gov.in \|access-date=2020-07-18 \|archive-date=24 September 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034548/http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|url-status=live }}</ref>		Havildars could be further appointed to positions of higher authority. The appointments of company quartermaster havildar and company havildar major existed in the [[British Indian Army]].<ref name=ranks/> Historically, the two senior-most havildars of a company became the CQMH and the CHM. However, these were just appointments and the commanding officer could promote or demote any of these ranks at his discretion.<ref name=ranks/> These appointments still technically exist in the modern [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|title=JCOs, WOs, OR AND NON-COMBATANTS (ENROLLED) \|access-date=2015-12-04 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109212304/http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|archive-date=2014-11-09 }}</ref> However, havildars are now promoted directly to [[junior commissioned officer]] rank, as the duties of these historical appointments are now carried out by JCOs.<ref name=havildar/><ref name=ranks/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|title=Info\|website=aftkolkata.nic.in\|access-date=2020-07-18\|archive-date=9 December 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209150232/http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| title=Rules of the Raj hindering havildars' promotion \| publisher=The New Indian Express \| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| author=M K Sunil Kumar \| orig-year=21 November 2010 \| date=16 May 2012 \| access-date=4 December 2014 \| archive-date=10 August 2015 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810105154/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|title=Data \|website=www.indianarmy.gov.in \|access-date=2020-07-18 \|archive-date=24 September 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034548/http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	[[File:Company Quartermaster Havildar.gif\|60px]]The company quartermaster havildar (CQMH), equivalent to a [[company quartermaster sergeant]], assisted the [[quartermaster]] in managing the company stores. The insignia was three chevrons with an [[Lion Capital of Asoka\|Ashoka lion]] emblem above.<ref name=ranks>{{cite web\|title=India Military Ranks\|url=http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|publisher=Ravi Rikhye\|access-date=19 January 2014\|date=28 April 2002\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728185238/http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|archive-date=28 July 2013}}</ref>		[[File:Company Quartermaster Havildar.gif\|60px]]The company quartermaster havildar (CQMH), equivalent to a [[company quartermaster sergeant]], assisted the [[quartermaster]] in managing the company stores. The insignia was three chevrons with an [[Lion Capital of Asoka\|Ashoka lion]] emblem above.<ref name=ranks>{{cite web\|title=India Military Ranks\|url=http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|publisher=Ravi Rikhye\|access-date=19 January 2014\|date=28 April 2002\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728185238/http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|archive-date=28 July 2013}}</ref>
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	[[Category:Urdu~~-language~~ words and phrases]]		[[Category:Urdu words and phrases]]
	[[Category:Hindi words and phrases]]		[[Category:Hindi words and phrases]]
	[[Category:Military of the Mughal Empire]]		[[Category:Military of the Mughal Empire]]
	[[Category:~~Military~~ ranks ~~of Pakistan~~]]		[[Category:Pakistan Army ranks]]
	[[Category:Military ranks of British India]]		[[Category:Military ranks of British India]]
	[[Category:Military ranks of the Indian Army]]		[[Category:Military ranks of the Indian Army]]

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	{{Infobox military rank		{{Infobox military rank
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	'''Havildar''' or '''havaldar''' ([[Hindustani language\|Hindustani]]: {{lang\|hi\|हविलदार}} or {{lang\|hi\|हवलदार}} <small>([[Devanagari]])</small>, {{lang\|ur\|{{Nastaliq\|حوالدار}}}} <small>([[Perso-Arabic script\|Perso-Arabic]])</small>) is a rank in the Indian, Pakistani and Nepalese armies, equivalent to [[sergeant]]. It is not used in cavalry units, where the equivalent is [[daffadar]].		'''Havildar''' or '''havaldar''' ([[Hindustani language\|Hindustani]]: {{lang\|hi\|हविलदार}} or {{lang\|hi\|हवलदार}} <small>([[Devanagari]])</small>, {{lang\|ur\|{{Nastaliq\|حوالدار}}}} <small>([[Perso-Arabic script\|Perso-Arabic]])</small>) is a rank in the Indian, Pakistani and Nepalese armies, equivalent to [[sergeant]]. It is not used in cavalry units, where the equivalent is [[daffadar]].

	Like a British sergeant, a havildar wears three rank [[Chevron (insignia)\|chevron]]s.<ref name=havildar>{{cite web \|title=Indian army ranks \|url=http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/ \|publisher=Ranks of the army \|access-date=19 January 2014\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202134124/http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/\|archive-date=2 February ~~2022~~}}</ref>		Like a British sergeant, a havildar wears three rank [[Chevron (insignia)\|chevron]]s.<ref name=havildar>{{cite web \|title=Indian army ranks \|url=http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/ \|publisher=Ranks of the army \|access-date=19 January 2014\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202134124/http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/\|archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	Havildars could be further appointed to positions of higher authority. The appointments of company quartermaster havildar and company havildar major existed in the [[British Indian Army]].<ref name=ranks/> Historically, the two senior-most havildars of a company became the CQMH and the CHM. However, these were just appointments and the commanding officer could promote or demote any of these ranks at his discretion.<ref name=ranks/> These appointments still technically exist in the modern [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|title=JCOs, WOs, OR AND NON-COMBATANTS (ENROLLED) \|access-date=2015-12-04 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109212304/http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|archive-date=2014-11-09 }}</ref> However, havildars are now promoted directly to [[junior commissioned officer]] rank, as the duties of these historical appointments are now carried out by JCOs.<ref name=havildar/><ref name=ranks/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|title=Info\|website=aftkolkata.nic.in\|access-date=2020-07-18\|archive-date=9 December 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209150232/http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| title=Rules of the Raj hindering havildars' promotion \| publisher=The New Indian Express \| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| author=M K Sunil Kumar \| orig-year=21 November 2010 \| date=16 May 2012 \| access-date=4 December 2014 \| archive-date=10 August 2015 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810105154/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|title=Data \|website=www.indianarmy.gov.in \|access-date=2020-07-18 \|archive-date=24 September 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034548/http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|url-status=live }}</ref>		Havildars could be further appointed to positions of higher authority. The appointments of company quartermaster havildar and company havildar major existed in the [[British Indian Army]].<ref name=ranks/> Historically, the two senior-most havildars of a company became the CQMH and the CHM. However, these were just appointments and the commanding officer could promote or demote any of these ranks at his discretion.<ref name=ranks/> These appointments still technically exist in the modern [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|title=JCOs, WOs, OR AND NON-COMBATANTS (ENROLLED) \|access-date=2015-12-04 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109212304/http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|archive-date=2014-11-09 }}</ref> However, havildars are now promoted directly to [[junior commissioned officer]] rank, as the duties of these historical appointments are now carried out by JCOs.<ref name=havildar/><ref name=ranks/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|title=Info\|website=aftkolkata.nic.in\|access-date=2020-07-18\|archive-date=9 December 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209150232/http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| title=Rules of the Raj hindering havildars' promotion \| publisher=The New Indian Express \| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| author=M K Sunil Kumar \| orig-year=21 November 2010 \| date=16 May 2012 \| access-date=4 December 2014 \| archive-date=10 August 2015 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810105154/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|title=Data \|website=www.indianarmy.gov.in \|access-date=2020-07-18 \|archive-date=24 September 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034548/http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	[[File:Company Quartermaster Havildar.gif\|60px]]The company quartermaster havildar (CQMH), equivalent to a [[company quartermaster sergeant]], assisted the [[quartermaster]] in managing the company stores. The insignia was three chevrons with an [[Lion Capital of Asoka\|Ashoka lion]] emblem above.<ref name=ranks>{{cite web\|title=India Military Ranks\|url=http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|publisher=Ravi Rikhye\|access-date=19 January 2014\|date=28 April 2002\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728185238/http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|archive-date=28 July ~~2022~~}}</ref>		[[File:Company Quartermaster Havildar.gif\|60px]]The company quartermaster havildar (CQMH), equivalent to a [[company quartermaster sergeant]], assisted the [[quartermaster]] in managing the company stores. The insignia was three chevrons with an [[Lion Capital of Asoka\|Ashoka lion]] emblem above.<ref name=ranks>{{cite web\|title=India Military Ranks\|url=http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|publisher=Ravi Rikhye\|access-date=19 January 2014\|date=28 April 2002\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728185238/http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|archive-date=28 July 2013}}</ref>

	[[File:Company Havildar Major.gif\|60px]]The company havildar major (CHM) was the most senior [[non-commissioned officer]] in a [[Company (military unit)\|company]], equivalent to a [[company sergeant major]].<ref name=ranks/> The insignia was an Ashoka lion emblem.<ref name=ranks/>		[[File:Company Havildar Major.gif\|60px]]The company havildar major (CHM) was the most senior [[non-commissioned officer]] in a [[Company (military unit)\|company]], equivalent to a [[company sergeant major]].<ref name=ranks/> The insignia was an Ashoka lion emblem.<ref name=ranks/>

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	{{Infobox military rank		{{Infobox military rank
	\| name = Havildar		\| name = Havildar
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	\| formation =		\| formation =
	\| abolished =		\| abolished =
	\| higher rank = [[Junior commissioned officer\|~~Naib~~ subedar]]		\| higher rank = [[Junior commissioned officer\|Naik subedar]]
	\| lower rank = [[Naik (military rank)\|Naik]]		\| lower rank = [[Naik (military rank)\|Naik]]
	\| equivalents = [[Sergeant]]<br />[[Daffadar]]		\| equivalents = [[Sergeant]]<br />[[Daffadar]]
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	'''Havildar''' or '''havaldar''' ([[Hindustani language\|Hindustani]]: {{lang\|hi\|हविलदार}} or {{lang\|hi\|हवलदार}} <small>([[Devanagari]])</small>, {{lang\|ur\|{{Nastaliq\|حوالدار}}}} <small>([[Perso-Arabic script\|Perso-Arabic]])</small>) is a rank in the Indian, Pakistani and Nepalese armies, equivalent to [[sergeant]]. It is not used in cavalry units, where the equivalent is [[daffadar]].		'''Havildar''' or '''havaldar''' ([[Hindustani language\|Hindustani]]: {{lang\|hi\|हविलदार}} or {{lang\|hi\|हवलदार}} <small>([[Devanagari]])</small>, {{lang\|ur\|{{Nastaliq\|حوالدار}}}} <small>([[Perso-Arabic script\|Perso-Arabic]])</small>) is a rank in the Indian, Pakistani and Nepalese armies, equivalent to [[sergeant]]. It is not used in cavalry units, where the equivalent is [[daffadar]].

	Like a British sergeant, a havildar wears three rank [[Chevron (insignia)\|chevron]]s.<ref name=havildar>{{cite web \|title=Indian army ranks \|url=http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/ \|publisher=Ranks of the army \|access-date=19 January 2014\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202134124/http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/\|archive-date=2 February ~~2014~~}}</ref>		Like a British sergeant, a havildar wears three rank [[Chevron (insignia)\|chevron]]s.<ref name=havildar>{{cite web \|title=Indian army ranks \|url=http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/ \|publisher=Ranks of the army \|access-date=19 January 2014\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202134124/http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/\|archive-date=2 February 2022}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	"Havildar" is a Persian word in origin and means "person in charge", or more loosely "chief", from the Arabic {{lang\|ar\|حواله}} ("charge", "responsibility") and the Persian {{lang\|fa\|دار}} (dâr, "holder"). Historically, a havildar was a senior commander, being in charge of a fort during the times of the [[Mughal ~~Empire]] and later [[Maratha~~ Empire]]. It was used as the equivalent of a sergeant in the [[British Raj]], which has led to its current usage.		"Havildar" is a Persian word in origin and means "person in charge", or more loosely "chief", from the Arabic {{lang\|ar\|حواله}} ("charge", "responsibility") and the Persian {{lang\|fa\|دار}} (dâr, "holder"). Historically, a havildar was a senior commander, being in charge of a fort during the times of the [[Mughal Empire]]. It was used as the equivalent of a sergeant in the [[British Raj]], which has led to its current usage.

	==Appointments ~~in the~~ Indian Army==		==Appointments==
	Havildars could be further appointed to positions of higher authority. The appointments of company quartermaster havildar and company havildar major existed in the [[British Indian Army]].<ref name=ranks/> Historically, the two senior-most havildars of a company became the CQMH and the CHM. However, these were just appointments and the commanding officer could promote or demote any of these ranks at his discretion.<ref name=ranks/> These appointments still technically exist in the modern [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|title=~~Archived copy~~ \|access-date=2015-12-04 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109212304/http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|archive-date=2014-11-09 }}</ref> However, havildars are now promoted directly to [[junior commissioned officer]] rank, as the duties of these historical appointments are now carried out by JCOs.<ref name=havildar/><ref name=ranks/><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|title=Info \|website=aftkolkata.nic.in ~~\|format=PDF~~\|access-date=2020-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| title=Rules of the Raj hindering havildars' promotion \| publisher=The New Indian Express \| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| author=M K Sunil Kumar \|orig-year=21 November 2010 \| date=16 May 2012 \| access-date=4 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|title=Data \|website=www.indianarmy.gov.in~~\|format=PDF~~\|access-date=2020-07-18}}</ref>		===Indian Army===
			Havildars could be further appointed to positions of higher authority. The appointments of company quartermaster havildar and company havildar major existed in the [[British Indian Army]].<ref name=ranks/> Historically, the two senior-most havildars of a company became the CQMH and the CHM. However, these were just appointments and the commanding officer could promote or demote any of these ranks at his discretion.<ref name=ranks/> These appointments still technically exist in the modern [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|title=JCOs, WOs, OR AND NON-COMBATANTS (ENROLLED) \|access-date=2015-12-04 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109212304/http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm \|archive-date=2014-11-09 }}</ref> However, havildars are now promoted directly to [[junior commissioned officer]] rank, as the duties of these historical appointments are now carried out by JCOs.<ref name=havildar/><ref name=ranks/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|title=Info\|website=aftkolkata.nic.in\|access-date=2020-07-18\|archive-date=9 December 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209150232/http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| title=Rules of the Raj hindering havildars' promotion \| publisher=The New Indian Express \| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| author=M K Sunil Kumar \| orig-year=21 November 2010 \| date=16 May 2012 \| access-date=4 December 2014 \| archive-date=10 August 2015 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810105154/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|title=Data \|website=www.indianarmy.gov.in \|access-date=2020-07-18 \|archive-date=24 September 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034548/http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	[[File:Company Quartermaster Havildar.gif\|60px]]The company quartermaster havildar (CQMH), equivalent to a [[company quartermaster sergeant]], assisted the [[quartermaster]] in managing the company stores. The insignia was three chevrons with an [[Lion Capital of Asoka\|Ashoka lion]] emblem above.<ref name=ranks>{{cite web\|title=India Military Ranks\|url=http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|publisher=Ravi Rikhye\|access-date=19 January 2014\|date=28 April 2002\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728185238/http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|archive-date=28 July ~~2013~~}}</ref>		[[File:Company Quartermaster Havildar.gif\|60px]]The company quartermaster havildar (CQMH), equivalent to a [[company quartermaster sergeant]], assisted the [[quartermaster]] in managing the company stores. The insignia was three chevrons with an [[Lion Capital of Asoka\|Ashoka lion]] emblem above.<ref name=ranks>{{cite web\|title=India Military Ranks\|url=http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|publisher=Ravi Rikhye\|access-date=19 January 2014\|date=28 April 2002\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728185238/http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html\|archive-date=28 July 2022}}</ref>

	[[File:Company Havildar Major.gif\|60px]]The company havildar major (CHM) was the most senior [[non-commissioned officer]] in a [[Company (military unit)\|company]], equivalent to a [[company sergeant major]].<ref name=ranks/> The insignia was an Ashoka lion emblem.<ref name=ranks/>		[[File:Company Havildar Major.gif\|60px]]The company havildar major (CHM) was the most senior [[non-commissioned officer]] in a [[Company (military unit)\|company]], equivalent to a [[company sergeant major]].<ref name=ranks/> The insignia was an Ashoka lion emblem.<ref name=ranks/>
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	[[File:Regimental Havildar Major.gif\|60px]]The regimental havildar major (RHM) was equivalent to a [[regimental sergeant major]].<ref name=ranks/>		[[File:Regimental Havildar Major.gif\|60px]]The regimental havildar major (RHM) was equivalent to a [[regimental sergeant major]].<ref name=ranks/>

	== ~~Appointments in the~~ Pakistan Army ==		=== Pakistan Army ===
	Senior havildars might also be appointed company quartermaster havildar, company havildar major, battalion quartermaster havildar or battalion havildar major in the [[Pakistan Army]]. All of these appointments have different insignia and may vary from unit to unit.		Senior havildars might also be appointed company quartermaster havildar, company havildar major, battalion quartermaster havildar or battalion havildar major in the [[Pakistan Army]]. All of these appointments have different insignia and may vary from unit to unit.

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{{short description|Rank in the Indian and Pakistani armies}}
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| higher rank = [[Junior commissioned officer|Naib subedar]]
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'''Havildar''' or '''havaldar''' ([[Hindustani language|Hindustani]]: {{lang|hi|हविलदार}} or {{lang|hi|हवलदार}} ([[Devanagari]]), {{lang|ur|{{Nastaliq|حوالدار}}}} ([[Perso-Arabic script|Perso-Arabic]])) is a rank in the Indian, Pakistani and Nepalese armies, equivalent to [[sergeant]]. It is not used in cavalry units, where the equivalent is [[daffadar]].

Like a British sergeant, a havildar wears three rank [[Chevron (insignia)|chevron]]s.<ref name=havildar>{{cite web |title=Indian army ranks |url=http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/ |publisher=Ranks of the army |access-date=19 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202134124/http://www.ranksofthearmy.com/indian-army-ranks/|archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref>

==History==
"Havildar" is a Persian word in origin and means "person in charge", or more loosely "chief", from the Arabic {{lang|ar|حواله}} ("charge", "responsibility") and the Persian {{lang|fa|دار}} (dâr, "holder"). Historically, a havildar was a senior commander, being in charge of a fort during the times of the [[Mughal Empire]] and later [[Maratha Empire]]. It was used as the equivalent of a sergeant in the [[British Raj]], which has led to its current usage.

==Appointments in the Indian Army==
Havildars could be further appointed to positions of higher authority. The appointments of company quartermaster havildar and company havildar major existed in the [[British Indian Army]].<ref name=ranks/> Historically, the two senior-most havildars of a company became the CQMH and the CHM. However, these were just appointments and the commanding officer could promote or demote any of these ranks at his discretion.<ref name=ranks/> These appointments still technically exist in the modern [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-12-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109212304/http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/RTI/rti/DSR/DSR_VOLUME_1/CHAPTER_04/53.htm |archive-date=2014-11-09 }}</ref> However, havildars are now promoted directly to [[junior commissioned officer]] rank, as the duties of these historical appointments are now carried out by JCOs.<ref name=havildar/><ref name=ranks/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://aftkolkata.nic.in/upload/court/Court-54.pdf|title=Info |website=aftkolkata.nic.in |format=PDF|access-date=2020-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Rules of the Raj hindering havildars' promotion | publisher=The New Indian Express | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article283262.ece | author=M K Sunil Kumar |orig-year=21 November 2010 | date=16 May 2012 | access-date=4 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/psdte311212.pdf |title=Data |website=www.indianarmy.gov.in|format=PDF|access-date=2020-07-18}}</ref>

[[File:Company Quartermaster Havildar.gif|60px]]The company quartermaster havildar (CQMH), equivalent to a [[company quartermaster sergeant]], assisted the [[quartermaster]] in managing the company stores. The insignia was three chevrons with an [[Lion Capital of Asoka|Ashoka lion]] emblem above.<ref name=ranks>{{cite web|title=India Military Ranks|url=http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html|publisher=Ravi Rikhye|access-date=19 January 2014|date=28 April 2002|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728185238/http://orbat.com/site/ranks/india.html|archive-date=28 July 2013}}</ref>

[[File:Company Havildar Major.gif|60px]]The company havildar major (CHM) was the most senior [[non-commissioned officer]] in a [[Company (military unit)|company]], equivalent to a [[company sergeant major]].<ref name=ranks/> The insignia was an Ashoka lion emblem.<ref name=ranks/>

[[File:Regimental Quartermaster Havildar.gif|60px]]The regimental quartermaster havildar (RQMH) was equivalent to a [[regimental quartermaster sergeant]].<ref name=ranks/>

[[File:Regimental Havildar Major.gif|60px]]The regimental havildar major (RHM) was equivalent to a [[regimental sergeant major]].<ref name=ranks/>

== Appointments in the Pakistan Army ==
Senior havildars might also be appointed company quartermaster havildar, company havildar major, battalion quartermaster havildar or battalion havildar major in the [[Pakistan Army]]. All of these appointments have different insignia and may vary from unit to unit.

[[File:04.Pakistan_Army-SSG.svg|60px]]
Company quartermaster havildar

[[File:05.Pakistan_Army-SFC.svg|60px]]
Company havildar major

[[File:06.Pakistan_Army-MSG.svg|60px]]
Battalion quartermaster havildar

[[File:07.Pakistan_Army-SGM.svg|60px]]
Battalion havildar major

==References==

{{Reflist}}

{{Military of India}}
{{Military of Pakistan}}

[[Category:Military ranks of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Military ranks of British India]]
[[Category:Hindi words and phrases]]
[[Category:Military ranks of the Indian Army]]