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] son Sultan Mahmud Khan (1925-2003), ] granted his relative ] the title Sultan (Higher Sardar) by birth in honor of his descent to ]]]
]'', Prince ] of Qajar Persia ''c. 1920s''.]]
]'', Prince ] of Qajar Persia ''c. 1920s''.]]
] and First Lady ] with the prized gelding "Sardar".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jackie-kennedy-receives-horse-from-governor-of-pakistan|title=Jackie Kennedy receives horse from governor of Pakistan - Mar 23, 1962 - HISTORY.com|website=history.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317090022/http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jackie-kennedy-receives-horse-from-governor-of-pakistan|archive-date=2016-03-17}}</ref>]]
] and First Lady ] with the prized gelding "Sardar".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jackie-kennedy-receives-horse-from-governor-of-pakistan|title=Jackie Kennedy receives horse from governor of Pakistan - Mar 23, 1962 - HISTORY.com|website=history.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317090022/http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jackie-kennedy-receives-horse-from-governor-of-pakistan|archive-date=2016-03-17}}</ref>]]
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'''Sardar''', also spelled as '''Sardaar'''/'''Sirdar''' ({{lang-fa|سردار}}, {{IPA-fa|særˈdɑr}}, 'commander', literally 'headmaster'), is a title of ] and ] that was originally used to denote ]s, ], chiefs, ]s and other ]. It has also been used to denote a chief or leader of a tribe or group. It is used as a Persian synonym of the title '']'' of Arabic origin.
'''Sardar''', also spelled as '''Sardaar'''/'''Sirdar''' ({{lang-fa|سردار}}, {{IPA-fa|særˈdɑr}}, 'commander', literally 'headmaster'), is a title of ] and ] that was originally used to denote ]s, ], chiefs, ]s and other ]. It has also been used to denote a chief or leader of a tribe or group. It is used as a Persian synonym of the title '']'' of Arabic origin.
The term and its cognates originate from Persian ''sardār'' ({{lang|fa|]}}) and have been historically used across ] (Iran), the ] and Turkey (as "]"), ] (as "Sardar" for a member of the royal ] in meaning of ]), ] (now Iraq), Syria], South Asia (Pakistan, India, ] and ]), the ], Central Asia, the ] and ] (as "]").<ref name=EB1911>{{cite EB1911 |wstitle=Sirdar |volume=25 |page=154}}</ref>
In ] it is known as the title for Afghan Princes during the ], descending from the Emir ul Umara Payindah Muhammad Khan, father of the King ]. Sardar was from 1823 until 1964 equal to ] until the initiation of the ], that led to the introduction of the titles Shahzada and Shahdukht limited for the descendants of ]. This constitutional act, that was regarded as controverse by senior Sardars of the Barakzai Royal Family, initiated a clan feud with ] finally ousting his cousin ].
The term ''sardar'' was used by ] leaders and generals who held important positions in various ]. The title is still commonly used by Sikhs today. Though historically signifying one's military rank or membership of a locally important family, in the contemporary period the title is used widely in India and neighbouring countries for any respected Sikh male. ''Sardar'' was also used to refer to generals of the ]. After the decline of ], ''sardar'' later indicated a ], a ], and an army ]. As a military rank, a ''sardar'' typically marked the ] or the highest-ranking ] in an army, akin to the modern ], ] or ]. The more administrative title ''Sirdar-Bahadur'' denoted a ] or ] of a remote province, akin to a British ].
The term and its cognates originate from Persian ''sardār'' ({{lang|fa|]}}) and have been historically used across ] (Iran), the ] and Turkey (as "]"), ] (now Iraq), Syria], South Asia (Pakistan, India, ] and ]), the ], Central Asia, the ] and ] (as "]").<ref name=EB1911>{{cite EB1911 |wstitle=Sirdar |volume=25 |page=154}}</ref>
In ] ], a ''sirdar'' is a local leader of the ].<ref>{{cite book | last = Sayre | first = Woodrow Wilson | title = Four Against Everest | url = https://archive.org/details/fouragainstevere00sayr | url-access = registration | publisher = Prentice-Hall | year = 1964 | location = Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA | id = Library of Congress Catalog Card No: 64-15208 }}</ref> Among other duties, he records the heights reached by each Sherpa, which factors into their compensation.
==Modern Statemanship==
=== Afghanistan ===
In modern statemanship Sardar is mostly associated to the ], which was used for Princes.
==Princes==
Princes had 3 ranks:<ref>Buyers in Royal Ark; Afghanistan, Section: Glossary</ref>
* Shah (Sardars achieving the rank of ], who are below the ]. Linguistical usage before the name whereas the head of state (Padishah) used the title shah after his name. Exclusively for three Sardars in Afghan history ], ] and ] (at that time War Minister Sardar Shah Nadir Khan Ghazi) during ]´s reign
* Sultan (a high title of honour, superior to ] and Sardar, but ranking below Shah. Notable holders by royal decree were ] son Sultan Mahmud Khan (1925-2003) as well as their relative ] (b.1967))
* Sardar (By birth for all Princes descending from Sardar Paydinah Khan Muhammadzai)
*The ], have been ruled by kings of state styled ''Sardar''. For example, the king of ] used the title of Sardar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/k/kapurthala.html|title=Royal Kapurthala Dynasty History}}</ref>
Itwasalsoused as an honor of meritin the original ''Nishan-i-Sardari'' (Order of the Leader), founded by ] in 1923, that was bestowed for exceptional service to the Crown by the Afghan monarch. Recipients enjoyed the titles of ''Sardar-i-Ala'' or ''Sardar-i-Ali'' before their names and also received grants of land. The original Order was disbanded in 1929, and was later revived by ].
===OttomanTurkey===
==Examples of regional use==
* ] ''sirdar'', ca.1820]]In ], the title ''Sardar'' marked the chief of his tribe.
* In the ], the original ''Nishan-i-Sardari'' (Order of the Leader), founded by ] in 1923, was bestowed for exceptional service to the Crown by the Afghan monarch. Recipients enjoyed the titles of ''Sardar-i-Ala'' or ''Sardar-i-Ali'' before their names and also received grants of land. The original Order was disbanded in 1929, and was later revived by ].
* In ], Serdar was a rank in ] with ], later ], encompassing entire ], and parts of ] and ], as well as in other parts Ottoman Montenegro, Serbia, and other lands. Serdar was also used in the ] and the ] as an honorary "title" below that of ]. For example, ] who was a military leader and former prime minister of Montenegro with title of ''Serdar''. However, these were not noble titles as there was no nobility in Serbia and Montenegro and no hereditary titles apart from those borne by members of the reigning families of both countries.
* In ], Serdar was a rank in ] with ], later ], encompassing entire ], and parts of ] and ], as well as in other parts Ottoman Montenegro, Serbia, and other lands. Serdar was also used in the ] and the ] as an honorary "title" below that of ]. For example, ] who was a military leader and former prime minister of Montenegro with title of ''Serdar''. However, these were not noble titles as there was no nobility in Serbia and Montenegro and no hereditary titles apart from those borne by members of the reigning families of both countries.
=== Qajar Iran ===
* In ], ''Sardar-i-Bozorg'' was the title of both ] and his brother Hasan Khan Qajar. Both were uncles of ], the King-Emperor of Persia and the Commander-in-chief under Emperor ] in the ] and ].
* In ], ''Sardar-i-Bozorg'' was the title of both ] and his brother Hasan Khan Qajar. Both were uncles of ], the King-Emperor of Persia and the Commander-in-chief under Emperor ] in the ] and ].
*In ], village chiefs, military commanders, and noble personalities were referred to as Sardars. The title is commonly used by both Muslims and Sikhs.
The term ''sardar'' was used by ] leaders and generals who held important positions in various ]. The title is still commonly used by Sikhs today. Though historically signifying one's military rank or membership of a locally important family, in the contemporary period the title is used widely in India and neighbouring countries for any respected Sikh male. ''Sardar'' was also used to refer to generals of the ]. After the decline of ], ''sardar'' later indicated a ], a ], and an army ]. As a military rank, a ''sardar'' typically marked the ] or the highest-ranking ] in an army, akin to the modern ], ] or ]. The more administrative title ''Sirdar-Bahadur'' denoted a ] or ] of a remote province, akin to a British ].
*The ], have been ruled by kings of state styled ''Sardar''. For example, the king of ] used the title of Sardar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/k/kapurthala.html|title=Royal Kapurthala Dynasty History}}</ref>
* The early ] ] prior to ] administration (1674–1749) used the title ''Sardar'' to identify an imperial court ] with military and diplomatic functions. If granted land ('']''), the title ''Sardar'' also marked a ] responsible for administration, defense and taxing of the granted territory (equivalent to the European title ], from the French ''comte'' meaning the "companion" or delegate to the ] that administered a ]). These ''Sardars'' of the early ] were ]; the title was not hereditary.
* The early ] ] prior to ] administration (1674–1749) used the title ''Sardar'' to identify an imperial court ] with military and diplomatic functions. If granted land ('']''), the title ''Sardar'' also marked a ] responsible for administration, defense and taxing of the granted territory (equivalent to the European title ], from the French ''comte'' meaning the "companion" or delegate to the ] that administered a ]). These ''Sardars'' of the early ] were ]; the title was not hereditary.
* If the ''Sardar'' was appointed to ] of all ] forces, the style '']'' was used in combination (e.g., ''Sardar Senapati'' or ''Sarsenapati'' Khanderao Yesajirao ]. The title ] is a ] hereditary title, as is evidenced by the current '']'' Shrimant Sardar Padmasenraje ] of ].
* If the ''Sardar'' was appointed to ] of all ] forces, the style '']'' was used in combination (e.g., ''Sardar Senapati'' or ''Sarsenapati'' Khanderao Yesajirao ]. The title ] is a ] hereditary title, as is evidenced by the current '']'' Shrimant Sardar Padmasenraje ] of ].
* In the ], the more administrative role of ''Sirdar-Bahadur'' denoted a ] or ] of a remote ]; this best equates to a ] '']'' or British ] in function and rank.
* In the ], the more administrative role of ''Sirdar-Bahadur'' denoted a ] or ] of a remote ]; this best equates to a ] '']'' or British ] in function and rank.
* The title ''Sirdar'' was used by Englishmen to describe native noblemen in ] (e.g., ''Sirdars'' of the ]).
* The title ''Sirdar'' was used by Englishmen to describe native noblemen in ] (e.g., ''Sirdars'' of the ]).
==Aristocrats==
* In the ] of Pakistan, the word ''Sardar'' is used by the ] tribe, traditionally, to stress their upper-caste status.
* In the ] of Pakistan, the word ''Sardar'' is used by the ] tribe, traditionally, to stress their upper-caste status.
*In the small district of ], ], ''Sardar'' is used by the hybrid ] tribe. Also, Poonch families in this region use ''Sardar'' at the beginning of their names.
*In the small district of ], ], ''Sardar'' is used by the hybrid ] tribe. Also, Poonch families in this region use ''Sardar'' at the beginning of their names.
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*During the time of ], the term Sardar became even more common as a title given to Sikh men. Although it was officially reserved to address a high-ranking official or a commanding chief such as a general or officer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesardarco.com/blogs/blog/what-is-a-sardar|title=What is a Sardar?|last=www.thesardarco.com|website=The Sardar Co|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref>
*During the time of ], the term Sardar became even more common as a title given to Sikh men. Although it was officially reserved to address a high-ranking official or a commanding chief such as a general or officer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesardarco.com/blogs/blog/what-is-a-sardar|title=What is a Sardar?|last=www.thesardarco.com|website=The Sardar Co|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref>
In ] ], a ''sirdar'' is a local leader of the ].<ref>{{cite book | last = Sayre | first = Woodrow Wilson | title = Four Against Everest | url = https://archive.org/details/fouragainstevere00sayr | url-access = registration | publisher = Prentice-Hall | year = 1964 | location = Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA | id = Library of Congress Catalog Card No: 64-15208 }}</ref> Among other duties, he records the heights reached by each Sherpa, which factors into their compensation.
* The term ''Sardar'' is today used to refer to adult male followers of the religion of ], as a disproportionate number of Sikhs have honorably served in many high-ranking positions within the ]. Notable examples include Generals ] and ].
* The term ''Sardar'' is today used to refer to adult male followers of the religion of ], as a disproportionate number of Sikhs have honorably served in many high-ranking positions within the ]. Notable examples include Generals ] and ].
*In ] ], a ''Sirdar'' is the local leader of the ] and porters.<ref>{{cite book| last = Sayre | first = Woodrow Wilson| title = Four Against Everest | publisher = Prentice-Hall| year = 1964 | location = Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA | url =https://archive.org/details/fouragainstevere00sayr| url-access = registration | id = Library of Congress Catalog Card No: 64-15208 | page = }}</ref> Among other duties, he records the heights reached by individual Sherpas, which dictates the amounts the Sherpas will be paid.
*In ] ], a ''Sirdar'' is the local leader of the ] and porters.<ref>{{cite book| last = Sayre | first = Woodrow Wilson| title = Four Against Everest | publisher = Prentice-Hall| year = 1964 | location = Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA | url =https://archive.org/details/fouragainstevere00sayr| url-access = registration | id = Library of Congress Catalog Card No: 64-15208 | page = }}</ref> Among other duties, he records the heights reached by individual Sherpas, which dictates the amounts the Sherpas will be paid.
Sardar, also spelled as Sardaar/Sirdar (Template:Lang-fa, Persian pronunciation: [særˈdɑr], 'commander', literally 'headmaster'), is a title of royalty and nobility that was originally used to denote princes, noblemen, chiefs, kings and other aristocrats. It has also been used to denote a chief or leader of a tribe or group. It is used as a Persian synonym of the title Emir of Arabic origin.
The term sardar was used by Sikh leaders and generals who held important positions in various Sikh Misls. The title is still commonly used by Sikhs today. Though historically signifying one's military rank or membership of a locally important family, in the contemporary period the title is used widely in India and neighbouring countries for any respected Sikh male. Sardar was also used to refer to generals of the Maratha Empire. After the decline of feudalism, sardar later indicated a Head of State, a Commander-in-chief, and an army military rank. As a military rank, a sardar typically marked the Commander-in-Chief or the highest-ranking military officer in an army, akin to the modern Field Marshal, General of the Army or Chief of Army. The more administrative title Sirdar-Bahadur denoted a Governor-General or Chief Minister of a remote province, akin to a British Viceroy.
In Himalayanmountaineering, a sirdar is a local leader of the Sherpas. Among other duties, he records the heights reached by each Sherpa, which factors into their compensation.
Princes
The Kapurthala State, have been ruled by kings of state styled Sardar. For example, the king of Kapurthala used the title of Sardar.
Examples of regional use
Portrait of a Sikhsirdar, ca.1820In Baluchistan, the title Sardar marked the chief of his tribe.
In the Royal Afghan Kingdom, the original Nishan-i-Sardari (Order of the Leader), founded by King Amanullah in 1923, was bestowed for exceptional service to the Crown by the Afghan monarch. Recipients enjoyed the titles of Sardar-i-Ala or Sardar-i-Ali before their names and also received grants of land. The original Order was disbanded in 1929, and was later revived by King Muhammad Zahir Shah.
In Ottoman Turkey, Serdar was a rank in Bosnia Eyalet with Herzegovina Eyalet, later Bosnia Vilayet, encompassing entire Bosnia and Herzegovina, and parts of Montenegro and Serbia, as well as in other parts Ottoman Montenegro, Serbia, and other lands. Serdar was also used in the Principality of Montenegro and the Principality of Serbia as an honorary "title" below that of Vojvoda. For example, Janko Vukotić who was a military leader and former prime minister of Montenegro with title of Serdar. However, these were not noble titles as there was no nobility in Serbia and Montenegro and no hereditary titles apart from those borne by members of the reigning families of both countries.
In Punjab, village chiefs, military commanders, and noble personalities were referred to as Sardars. The title is commonly used by both Muslims and Sikhs.
The early feudalMaratha Empire prior to Peshwa administration (1674–1749) used the title Sardar to identify an imperial court minister with military and diplomatic functions. If granted land (jagir), the title Sardar also marked a feudal superior responsible for administration, defense and taxing of the granted territory (equivalent to the European title Count, from the French comte meaning the "companion" or delegate to the Emperor that administered a county). These Sardars of the early Maratha Empire were life peers; the title was not hereditary.
The title Sirdar was used by Englishmen to describe native noblemen in British India (e.g., Sirdars of the Deccan).
Aristocrats
In the Hazara Division of Pakistan, the word Sardar is used by the Karlal tribe, traditionally, to stress their upper-caste status.
In the small district of Sudhanoti, Kashmir, Sardar is used by the hybrid Sudhan tribe. Also, Poonch families in this region use Sardar at the beginning of their names.
Similarly Sardar is used by Khattar tribe noble men, native to the districts of Attock and adjacent areas of Rawalpindi.
Sardar was used for important political, tribal, military and religious officers rankings by the Sikhs during the period of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister of India was referred to as Sardar Patel; he is also now known as the "Iron Man of India".
Sadr-e-Riyasat was the title of one Constitutional Head of State of the princely state of Kashmir, Yuvaraj Shri Karan Singhji Bahadur, who was appointed as Heir Apparent in 1931. After his father had acceded to India, ending the sovereign Monarchy, Regent in 1949 to 1956. Sardar-i-Riyasat 1956 to 1965 (succeeded on the death of his father as Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, 1961, no longer carrying any hereditary power), next Governor of the Indian constitutive State of Jammu and Kashmir 1965 to 1967.
Saparmurat Niyazov, the authoritarian ruler of Turkmenistan in 1990–2006, carried a few glorifying titles, one of which was Serdar (“Leader”).
Sardar Sulakhan Singh Puar of Sikh Empire had the title of Sardar. Among Sikhs, Sardar is the title used by Sikh nobles, Military leaders & village chiefs.
The title Serdar is also common amongst Ottomans in referring to a Commander-in-Chief. The Serbs adopted this usage from the Ottomans (e.g. Serdar Janko Vukotić).
In Turkish, Serdar or Serdar-i-Ekrem was the title of the Commander-in-Chief in several military operations throughout the Ottoman Empire history.
During the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the term Sardar became even more common as a title given to Sikh men. Although it was officially reserved to address a high-ranking official or a commanding chief such as a general or officer.
Modern usage
The term Sardar is today used to refer to adult male followers of the religion of Sikhism, as a disproportionate number of Sikhs have honorably served in many high-ranking positions within the Indian Army. Notable examples include Generals Joginder Jaswant Singh and Harbaksh Singh.
In Himalayanmountaineering, a Sirdar is the local leader of the Sherpas and porters. Among other duties, he records the heights reached by individual Sherpas, which dictates the amounts the Sherpas will be paid.
The title Sardar was granted to various writers and poets during Rana rule in Nepal
Cummings, Sally N. (2010). Symbolism and Power in Central Asia: Politics of the Spectacular. Milton, United Kingdom: Routledge. pp. 91–92. ISBN978-0415575676.
Hassan, Syed Siraj ul (1989). The Castes and Tribes of H.E.H. the Nizam's Dominions. New Delhi, India: Asian Educational Services. pp. 332: The Koli country was then known as Bávan Mávals, or fifty - two valleys, each under a naik . These naiks held a good position, both in the Bahamani and in the Ahmednagar kingdoms, ranking among the nobles called ' Sardars ' and Mansabsar. ISBN978-81-206-0488-9.
Heredia, Rudolf C.; Ratnagar, Shereen (2003). Mobile, and Marginalized Peoples: Perspectives from the Past. New Delhi, India: Manohar Publications. pp. 160: Raja Vikramajit, Shahjahan's governor of Gujarat, had to conduct an expedition in 1622 against some Kolis north of Ahmedabad who had ... The Bahmanis conferred the rank of Sardar on Koli chiefs who held charge of hill tracts. ISBN978-81-7304-497-7.
