1. MEER ALUM KHAN, UMLEH BASHEE 2. DOST MAHOMED KHAN, CHAHOOSH BASHEE 3. UMEER ALEE, UMLEH BASHEE 4. SURFURAZ KHAN, IKAB BASHEE This group of four of the principal “Bashees” or Chiefs of departments of Shah Shoojau’s household is introduced to exhibit some specimens of the strangely formed caps worn by them when in attendance at the Palace. They are made of red cloth, bound with gold lace, and their variety and whimsical shapes baffle all description. It was during the duty of the Chaoosh Bashee to present persons admitted to pay their respects, as also to dismiss the Court and communicate orders. The Rikab Bashee had to attend at the King’s stirrup when he rode out. The Umleh Bashee acted as criers to announce the titles and business of those admitted to the Hall of Audience. The number of these attendants and the form s required before entering the King’s presence, was one of the principal causes of his unpopularity with the Chiefs. With this Monarch, royalism was indeed a rooted passion, and on points of etiquette he was to the last inflexible. The high heeled Tatar boots of these Officers of the Court were always worn by them when on duty, but uniformity in their upper garments was not considered necessary, some having them handsomely embroidered with gold, and others quite plain.