Additionally , they sometimes served as governors of a province , though this position was usually given to wealthy nagadras ( chief of trade and markets ) .
The slaves also acted as jailers , market judges , and stewards of the King 's territories .
Slaves sometimes served as governors of a province , though this position was usually given to wealthy nagadras ( chief of trade and markets ) .
The slaves also acted as jailers , market judges , and stewards of the King 's territories .