zemindar
/ˈzɛmɪndər/Definitions
1. noun
A landowner or a local administrator in India, particularly during the period of British rule.
“The zemindar was responsible for collecting taxes from the peasants in the village.”
2. noun
A feudal lord or a noble in certain parts of South Asia, especially in ancient India.
“The zemindar controlled a vast estate and wielded significant influence in the region.”