from where is the word "Sarkar" derived
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Sarkar is an honourable title granted to the landlords (zamindars) in Bengal, who served both Islamic rulers as well as Britishers.
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The title is based on Persian word sarkar meaning chief, superintendent or lord, granted during the British period.
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What is sarkaar?
Sarkar (Hindi: सरकार, Urdu: سركار, Punjabi: ਸਰਕਾਰ, Bengali: সরকার also spelt Circar) is a historical administrative division, used mostly in the Mughal Empire. It was a division of a Subah or province. A sarkar was further divided into Mahallas or Parganas.
What is the origin of the name Sarkar?
Indian (Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Hindu name found in several communities, from a title based on Persian sarkar 'chief', 'superintendent', 'lord'.
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