1. a provincial governor or military commander in the Mughal Empire
Usage: historical

Examples

• The subahdar ruled over the province with considerable autonomy.
• Each subahdar was responsible for collecting taxes in their territory.
• The Mughal emperor appointed trusted subahdars to govern distant regions.
• The subahdar maintained a large army to defend the province.
• Local nobles often sought favor with the powerful subahdar.
• The subahdar’s palace was a center of regional politics and culture.