What is another word for Subahdar?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌbɑːdə] (IPA)

Subahdar is a term used in Indian history to refer to a governor or commander-in-chief of a province. Synonyms for Subahdar include Nawab, which was a title given to Muslim rulers in India, and Diwan, which means a government official responsible for financial administration. Another synonym for Subahdar that denotes a person in a position of power is Daulat Khan, which was a title used by some Mughal officials. Other terms used in different regions to refer to a Subahdar include Sarkar, which means a district or region under a governor, and Mir Bakshi, which refers to a chief of artillery. These synonyms all reflect the diversity of linguistic and cultural influences in India's history.

What are the hypernyms for Subahdar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Subahdar

Before he went he created Mir Kasim Subahdar; and the fiscal administration also vested in him, the English having so determined.
"Fall-of-the-Moghul-Empire-of-Hindustan"
Keene, H. G. (Henry George)
The great men of that country, and particularly the Subahdar himself, the Nabob, are and is in so equivocal a situation, that it afforded him two bolting-holes, by which he is enabled to resist the authority of the Company, and exercise an arbitrary authority of his own: for, though the Nabob has the titles of high sovereignty, he is the lowest of all dependants; he appears to be the master of the country,-he is a pensioner of the Company's government.
"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. X. (of 12)"
Edmund Burke

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