Frequently with capital initial. Originally: an Indian king or prince. Later extended to a petty chief or dignitary (cf. zamindar, n.) or a member…

Esp. in the Middle East and South Asia: (the title of) an official with judicial authority; a judge; a governor; (also) the administrative head of a…

In South Asia: a lord, prince, or governor; a nobleman. Also as a title. Cf. Nair, n.

A hereditary title of certain princes and noblemen in Sind, Kutch, and Saurashtra.

In later use: A title (now of slight import) commonly given to rulers, officials, or men of rank in central Asia, Afghanistan, etc.

In the Japanese feudal system: a military governor.

(An abbreviated title of respect for) the Malaysian head of state. Cf. the fuller form Yang Dipertuan Agung at Yang Dipertuan, n.