deewan
/diːˈwɑːn/
noun
- A historical council or court of state in South Asia, especially under Mughal rule.
- The emperor held a meeting of the deewan to discuss trade policies.
- The deewan served as both an administrative and judicial body.
- Records from the deewan show how taxes were collected in the 17th century.
- A chief financial officer or prime minister in some South Asian historical contexts.
- The title of deewan was given to the highest-ranking official in the province.
- Under the sultan, the deewan oversaw all state expenditures.
- The deewan was responsible for managing the kingdom's treasury.