Subahdar

Subahdar

Subahdar was one of the designations of a governor of a Subah (province) during the Mughal era of India who was alternately designated as Sahib-i-Subah or Nazim. The word, "Subahdar" is of Persian origin [ [http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/S_0569.htm BANGLAPEDIA: Subahdar ] ]

The Subahdar was the head of the Mughal provincial administration. He was assisted by the provincial "Diwan", "Bakshi", "Faujdar", "Kotwal", "Qazi", "Sadr", "Waqa-i-Navis", "Qanungo" and "Patwari" [Mahajan V.D. (1991, reprint 2007). "History of Medieval India", Part II, New Delhi: S. Chand, ISBN 81-219-0364-5, p.236] . The Subahdars were normally appointed from the Mughal princes or the officers holding the highest "mansab"s (ranks).

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