nawab

• Substantiv, das einen Gouverneur oder Herrscher in Indien zur Zeit des Mogulreiches bezeichnet; historisch oft für einen hohen Beamten oder Adligen verwendet.

A noun referring to a governor or ruler in India during the Mughal Empire, often used historically to denote a high-ranking official or noble.

1. Historical GovernorC1formalbritish

   A governor or ruler in India during the Mughal Empire, often in charge of a province.

   Nawab

   • The nawab ruled the province with great authority.
   • During the Mughal era, the nawab was responsible for collecting taxes.
   • The nawab's palace was a symbol of wealth and power.

   Synonymegovernorviceroy