Sirdar (Noun)
Meaning
An important person in India.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The sirdar of the village was a highly respected figure who mediated disputes and made important decisions for the community.
- In the Indian princely state, the sirdar was a high-ranking nobleman who advised the maharaja on matters of state.
- The sirdar of the local clan was known for his bravery and strategic thinking in battles against rival clans.
- As the sirdar of the village, he was responsible for collecting taxes and tributes from the villagers and presenting them to the British colonial authorities.
- The sirdar of the Sikh regiment was a decorated war hero who had fought in several battles against the British East India Company.