subahdar
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a variation of
subadar.
subadarnouna provincial governor of the Mogul empire.
Example Sentences
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"You behold a trader from Afghanistan, who comes with some beautiful fabrics of exquisite workmanship to lay before the great subahdar, Minghal Khan."
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
"Nay, I should defile my clothes," said the subahdar, not relishing the thought of descending into the malodorous depths.
From In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India by Herbert Strang
"That is our noble subahdar," he said in a whisper.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
In truth"—and here the man dropped his voice—"a part of our loot is set aside, and if it does not find its way to the subahdar, I know not where it goes.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
The subahdar was on the sloop farthest down the river, Hubbo on the next.
From In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India by Herbert Strang