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suba

suba

9.9
An old province in South Asia ruled by Mughal emperors
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : suba
  • Historical records describe the economic activities within the Bengal suba during the 17th century.

Examples

  • Each suba was governed by an official appointed by the Mughal emperor.

  • The boundaries of a suba often changed with the rise and fall of local rulers.

  • The suba was an important administrative unit.

  • Many historical records mention the subas of the Mughal Empire.

  • Each suba was governed by an official appointed by the Mughal emperor.

  • The boundaries of a suba often changed with the rise and fall of local rulers.

  • Historical records describe the economic activities within the Bengal suba during the 17th century.

Synonyms

sarkar
vssuba
  • Archaic
9.9

An old area used by rulers to collect taxes and keep order

is specific to provinces under the Mughal imperial administration

Surface Forms

suba singular
subas plural

Etymology

The word suba comes from Persian subah, which meant 'province' or 'region' under a ruler. The Mughal emperors used suba for their main provinces, so the word today means a former Mughal administrative province.