dewan

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Nehru sent in troops and a dewan, or political officer.

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Ironically, it is the dewan sent in from India who leads the battle against "evil outside influences."

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The dewan considers his main task to be "the Sikkimization" of Sikkim�the attempt to preserve Sikkim's culture and identity from too much Tibetan or Chinese influence.

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In came Indian troops, and a dewan or Prime Minister furnished by India.

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The dewan was still at a loss to know what had happened, and begged the Raja to explain what had passed between him and the shepherd.

From Folklore of the Santal Parganas by Bompas, Cecil Henry