Dewan

Dewan (also known as diwan, sometimes spelled devan or divan) is a powerful government official, chief minister, or ruler. A dewan was the head of a state institution of the same name (see Divan[1]). Diwans belonged to the elite families in the history of Mughal and post-Mughal India and held high posts within the government.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "divan | Etymology of divan by etymonline". www.etymonline.com. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  2. ↑ "Definition of DEWAN". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
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