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Jemadar
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A Jemadar was the second rank of native infantry officer in a company of Sepoys below a Subadar. It was roughly equivalent to a second lieutenant.
The rank was also used by the Police, Customs and other civil departments.
For details of dress regulations see Indian Ranks