[ˈsʊbədɑr]

Definitions

1. noun

A high-ranking military officer in the Mughal Empire, typically in charge of a province or a division.

“The subahdar was responsible for maintaining law and order in the province of Bengal.”

2. noun

A governor or viceroy in certain Islamic and Middle Eastern countries.

“The subahdar of the Ottoman Empire was appointed by the sultan to oversee the administration of the provinces.”