sarkar
n. C2 Proficiency US //ˈsɑɹˌkɑɹ// sarkar
n. a word used in the past to describe a government or a ruler. It is an old word that people used in South Asia to talk about the state.
n. a term of South Asian origin used historically to refer to a government, state, or sovereign authority. Often used in the context of colonial administration or traditional political structures.
The local sarkar controlled the trade in the region.
During the colonial era, the sarkar was responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining order in the villages.
The transition from a feudal sarkar to a modern democratic state was marked by significant social and economic upheaval across the subcontinent.