Definition of Sirdars

1. Noun. (plural of sirdar) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sirdars

1. sirdar [n] - See also: sirdar

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sirdars

sipuleucel
sipunculacea
sipunculan
sipunculans
sipunculid
sipunculoid
sipunculoidea
sipunculoids
sira
siras
sircar
sircars
sirdar
sirdars (current term)
sire
sired
siredon
siree
sirees
siren
siren call
siren song
siren songs
sirene
sirenian
sirenian mammal
sirenians

Literary usage of Sirdars

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Collection of Treaties, Engagements, and Sunnuds, Relating to India and by India Foreign and Political Dept (1863)
"PROCLAMATION addressed to the SIKH sirdars, &c., 22nd August 1811. ... purporting that the country of the sirdars of Sirhind and Malwa, having come under ..."

2. The Forward Policy and Its Results by Richard Isaac Bruce (1900)
"In accordance with this decision, the Government of India prepared the draft of a treaty of peace between the British Government and the Khan and sirdars of ..."

3. Life of Lord Lawrence by Reginald Bosworth Smith (1883)
"But the more chronic difficulties, the venality and the selfishness, the intrigues and the empty exchequer of the sirdars, through whom the Resident was ..."

4. The Court and Camp of Runjeet Sing by William Godolphin Osborne (1840)
"much so, that many independent sirdars attached themselves to him, and chose, to, follow his standard in war, and live under his countenance and protection. ..."

5. A Winter's Journey (Tâtar), from Constantinople to Tehran: With Travels by James Baillie Fraser (1838)
"Division of labour.—Female costume.—Brides and marriage customs.—Female morals.— Appearance. — Commutation of blood-money Government.—sirdars. ..."

6. The Expedition Into Afghanistan: Notes and Sketches Descriptive of the by James Atkinson (1842)
"... traders—Treachery of Mihrab Khan and the Candahar sirdars— ... Pass—Loss of cattle and stores—Proceedings of the Candahar sirdars—Hajee Khan ..."

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