Complex sentence: The "Mekwanint" included those who had been been granted specific offices in the government or court, but higher ranks from the title of "Ras" through "Balambaras" were also bestowed upon members of the "Mekwanint".
Split into simpler sentences: The "Mekwanint" included those who had been been granted specific offices in the government or court. Higher ranks from the title of "Ras" through to "Balambaras" were also bestowed upon members of the "Mekwanint".