Rai Parpia

Family tradition relates that Peera’s grandfather, Parpia, was a Rais – an official messenger who delivered the tithe or zacat on behalf of the community. The coin or treasure was carried in special leather bags called jowlies and transporting it safely to Persia was an important and dangerous task.

The Sultan's Spymaster: Peera Dewjee of Zanzibar (Aldrick, Judy) Ebook Location 343-347