Sardar

"Sardar" is a title commonly used in South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan, to denote a leader or chief, often among certain communities like Sikhs and Punjabis. The term signifies respect and authority and can refer to a person in command, such as a military leader or a village head. In Indian history, the term is notably associated with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key figure in the country's independence movement and the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India. He played a critical role in unifying the nation after its independence in 1947.