jagirdar

/ˌdʒæɡɪrˈdɑːr/

Definitions

1. noun

A feudal lord or landowner in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the Mughal Empire, who was granted control over a jagir or a territory in exchange for military service and loyalty.

“The jagirdar of the region was responsible for maintaining law and order and collecting taxes from the local population.”

Synonyms

  • feudal lord
  • landowner

Antonyms

  • serf
  • subject