Singh (King of Chunargarh) Maharani Kalawati (Queen of Chunargarh) Pandit Badrinath (grand aiyyar of Shiv Dutt) (also disguised as Aafat Khan) Pandit Jagannath Jyotishi ( a ramal-astrologer , also an aiyyar of Shiv Dutt who mid-way joins Virendra Singh ) Chunnilal, Pannalal, Ramnarayan, Ghasita Singh, Bhagwan Dutt (aiyyars of Shiv Dutt ) Zalim Khan (a dacoit, distant relative of Nazim) Tilism and Aiyyars Chandrakanta is notable for introducing the concepts of "Aiyyar" and "Tilism" to Hindi literature. Aiyyar/Aiyyara According to Devaki nandan Khatri, An Aiyyar (male) or Aiyyara (female) is a secret agent spy fighter. He or she is expert in many arts like: disguise, fighting skills, spying, science, fine arts, medical, and chemistry. Disguise is must (Aiyyar/a may change him/herself into person of same or even of opposite sex but of resembling body built, by makeup). Fighting skills are also must, for self-defence. An Aiyyar/a always overpowers any small group of ordinary soldiers. He/she may need to spy for taking out some secrets or for finding some missing persons. Knowledge of science and fine arts is also necessary, as it may come handy many times. Medical knowledge, and specially that of Anaesthesia is needed for him/her. Chemical knowledge is also needed In a nutshell an Aiyyar is a Jack of all trades. But contrary to common belief, Khatrian Aiyyar/a are unfamiliar with magic and spells. He/she may join into any king's or landlord's service or may remain free. The items must for an Aiyyar/a: Kamand (a long very strong cord used to climb over building secretly, or for tying opposite Aiyyar/a or captured person/s) Batua or purse (used to keep necessary medicines, makeup items, money and dry fruits) Lakhlakha must also be in the 'Batua' (lakhlakha is a kind of smelling salt used to revive any unconscious person) Khanjar or dagger (for safety and for attack) Langot or short smart pants are usually worn by male Aiyyars when in easy mood Ethics of Aiyyars: Never kill or torture any other Aiyyar/a (but can arrest him/her) Never cheat your master Never attack too many Aiyyars over a single person The novel depicts a number of friendly and unfriendly Aiyyar. Aiyyars on the side of Virendrasingh include: Tej Singh Jeet Singh (Tej Singh's father) Devi Singh; Aiyyars on the side of Chandrakanta: Chapla Champa Aiyyars on the side of Krur singh: Nazim Ahmed Aamir Aiyyars on the side of Shivdutt (all