Sardar Bahadur, the Glossary
Sardar Bahadur was a title of honour awarded to native Indian civilians and Viceroy's commissioned officers during British rule in India.[1]
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16 relations: British Raj, Dewan, Dewan Bahadur, Khan Bahadur, Khan Sahib, Nawab Bahadur, Order of British India, Order of the Indian Empire, Order of the Star of India, Rai Sahib, Raj Ratna, Rao Bahadur, Sikhs, Title Badge (India), Title of honor, Viceroy's commissioned officer.
- Awards disestablished in 1947
British Raj
The British Raj (from Hindustani, 'reign', 'rule' or 'government') was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent,.
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Dewan
Dewan (also known as diwan, sometimes spelled devan or divan) designated a powerful government official, minister, or ruler. Sardar Bahadur and Dewan are titles in India.
Dewan Bahadur
Dewan Bahadur or Diwan Bahadur was a title of honour awarded during British rule in India. Sardar Bahadur and Dewan Bahadur are awards disestablished in 1947, Men's social titles and titles in India.
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Khan Bahadur
Khan Bahadur – a compound of Khan "Leader" and Bahadur "Brave" – was a honorary title in British India conferred on Indian subjects who were adherents of Islam or Zoroastrianism. Sardar Bahadur and Khan Bahadur are titles in India.
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Khan Sahib
Khan Sahib is a compound of Khan "Leader" and Sahib "Master" - was a formal title of respect and honour, which was conferred mainly on Muslim, but also to Parsi, Irani, and Jewish subjects of the British Indian Empire. Sardar Bahadur and Khan Sahib are titles in India.
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Nawab Bahadur
Nawab Bahadur was a title of honour bestowed during Mughal Empire and later during British Raj to Indian Muslim individuals for faithful service or acts of public welfare. Sardar Bahadur and Nawab Bahadur are Men's social titles and titles in India.
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Order of British India
The Order of British India was an order of merit established in 1837 by the East India Company for "long, faithful and honourable service".
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Order of the Indian Empire
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria on 1 January 1878. Sardar Bahadur and order of the Indian Empire are awards disestablished in 1947.
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Order of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861.
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Rai Sahib
Rai Sahib / Rao Saheb / Roy Sahib / Rao Sahib abbreviated R.S., was a title of honour issued during the era of British rule in India to individuals who performed faithful service or acts of public welfare to the nation. Sardar Bahadur and Rai Sahib are awards disestablished in 1947, Men's social titles and titles in India.
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Raj Ratna
Raj Ratna (also Raj Ratan or Rajya Ratna; literally Gem of the Raj) was a title of high honour, a civilian award, which was prevalent in the princely states of India during the British Raj. Sardar Bahadur and Raj Ratna are Men's social titles and titles in India.
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Rao Bahadur
Rao Bahadur (in South India) and Rai Bahadur (in North India), R.B., was a title of honour bestowed during British rule in India to individuals for outstanding service or acts of public welfare to the Empire. Sardar Bahadur and Rao Bahadur are awards disestablished in 1947, Men's social titles and titles in India.
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Sikhs
Sikhs (singular Sikh: or; sikkh) are an ethnoreligious group who adhere to Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak.
Title Badge (India)
Title Badges were presented to Indian citizens who received certain formal titles of honour during British rule in India. Sardar Bahadur and title Badge (India) are awards disestablished in 1947, Men's social titles and titles in India.
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Title of honor
A title of honor or honorary title is a title bestowed upon individuals or organizations as an award in recognition of their merits.
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Viceroy's commissioned officer
A viceroy's commissioned officer (VCO) was a senior Indian member of the British Indian Army.
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See also
Awards disestablished in 1947
- Dewan Bahadur
- Indian Order of Merit
- Kaisar-i-Hind Medal
- Order of the Crown of India
- Order of the Indian Empire
- Rai Sahib
- Rao Bahadur
- Sardar Bahadur
- Title Badge (India)