dewan
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In came Indian troops, and a dewan or Prime Minister furnished by India.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ironically, it is the dewan sent in from India who leads the battle against "evil outside influences."
From Time Magazine Archive
Nehru sent in troops and a dewan, or political officer.
From Time Magazine Archive
Inviting himself and his dewan and his chamberlain to dinner with the Governor and Councillors in the Fort, he was received with imposing honours, and was feasted in the Council Chamber at a magnificent banquet.
From The Story of Madras by Glyn Barlow
Mr. Hastings states, among Gunga Govind's merits, that he had, from the time of its institution, and with a very short intermission, served the office of dewan to the Calcutta Committee.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
