Crossword-Solution: PAIK 4 letters, 1 clue 🏆 scrabble score: 10

Paik _Paik._--A small caste of the Uriya country formed from military service, the term _paik_ meaning 'a foot-soldier.' In 1901 the Paiks numbered 19,000 persons in the Kalahandi and Patna States and the Raipur District, but since the transfer of the Uriya States to Bengal less than 3000 remain in the Central Provinces.

Rajput, Paik _Rajput, Paik_.--This term means a foot-soldier, and is returned from the northern Districts.

One body called Burkandaz, commanded by Duffadars and Jemadars, seems to be a more recent establishment The other called Paik, commanded by Mirdhas and Sirdars, are the remains of the militia of the Bengal kingdom.

The Chinda division of the Bhunjias have a saying about themselves: '_Chinda Raja, Bhunjia Paik'_; and they say that there was originally a Kamar ruler of Bindranawagarh who was dispossessed by Chinda.

Both boundary rivers rise in Paik-tu San, the “White-Headed Mountain,” from which runs southwards a great mountain range, throwing off numerous lateral spurs, itself a rugged spine which divides the kingdom into two parts, the eastern division being a comparatively narrow strip between the range and the Sea of Japan, difficult of access, but extremely fertile; while the western section is composed of rugged hills and innumerable rich valleys and slopes, well watered and admirably suited for agriculture.