Indian dewans

Historian, economist, writer, translator, civil servant, politician (1848-1909)

Dewan (also known as diwan, sometimes spelled devan or divan) designated a powerful government official, minister, or ruler. A dewan was the head of a state institution of the same name (see Divan). Diwans belonged to the elite families in the history of Mughal and post-Mughal India and held high posts within the government.

Indian author and diplomat (1895-1963)

Indian politician

Diwan of Mysore (1883-1959)